Deb M Poet Rhyme

-LOST HERO - POTD

He had always been her hero
She his golden child
The  youngest and only girl of five children
He was completely beguiled

He loved and treated each equally
A good man to them all
He was kind ,loving and protective
To them he was ten feet tall

She loved him like no other
A bond never to break
He ….would always be her hero
Her ….his treasured child of grace

Now she sits in a chair opposite him
Her eyes welled with tears
Angrily he asks her “Who are you”?
“What are you doing here”?

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Darlene De Beaulieu February 2, 2023 at 3:42 PM Hello Deb, It is sad when a parent is in that condition. It is hard when they do not remember who is speaking to them. Daarlenex Darlene De Beaulieu February 3, 2023 at 4:39 AM HHello Deb, Thank you I am well. How are you doing? I hope all is well with you. Darlenex Deb M February 2, 2023 at 11:32 PM Hi Darlene…it is very sad indeed….thankyou Darlene hope you are well ….Debx

Shirley Hawkins January 25, 2023 at 8:42 PM This is most people's worst nightmare and so dreadfully cruel. Excellent poem, Deb X Deb M January 26, 2023 at 4:05 AM Thankyou Shirley….Debx

I Am Anaya January 23, 2023 at 3:49 PM Within this dark disease, shines through precious thoughts of a hero who once loved her with all his heart! May her understanding help her through it. Belated congratulations on POTD, Deb! Hugs ~Anaya Deb M January 25, 2023 at 6:13 AM Thanks Anaya…Debx

Gary Radice January 23, 2023 at 12:32 AM For some reason best known to myself I rarely visit the POTD page so belated congratulations on a very poignant piece. I need to visit this page more. :) Cheers - Gary Deb M January 25, 2023 at 6:13 AM Thanks Gary…Debx

Terry Ireland January 22, 2023 at 12:15 AM Am so torn. I am within inches, so to speak, of finding my oldest friend of almost 70 years. Hr was tucked away in a care home with dementia 3 years ago. I don’t think I could bear what your fine poem says. Thank you for helping me decide. Congrats on POTD Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:30 AM Oh Terry how sad for you and your friend…such a cruel disease. Im glad my poem helped you make a decision…..was meant to be! Thankyou…Debx

John Watt January 21, 2023 at 7:06 PM Very moving and heartbreaking poem, Deb. For many a reality that nothing can prepare you for. Thank you for sharing your poetic thoughts regarding a challenging subject. Congrats on your POTD ~ John Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:26 AM Hi John lovely to see you and thankyou for your lovely comment! Debx

Gershon Wolf January 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM Heartrending, Deb... Congrats on POTD. Blessings, gw Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:25 AM Cheers B.B….thankyou…Debx

Constance La France January 21, 2023 at 3:46 PM Deb, a beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:25 AM Thankyou so much Constance.. I appreciate your comment….Debx

Brandy Nicole January 21, 2023 at 3:12 PM We understand physical illness, as everyone has aches and pains- something to deal with. It's heartbreaking, when someone we love slowly fades away, mentally. Your thoughts touch my heart deeply and make my eyes misty. I'm placing this in my favorites. Life is fragile and I cherish each moment. Congratulations Deb, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:24 AM You are so very gracious Brandy and l appreciate such lovely words….Debx

Arlo Parker January 21, 2023 at 12:05 PM Poignant contemporary truth, sadly. Well crafted POTD to be sure, Deb. ~;o] Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:22 AM Aww thanks Arlo….lovely comment…. Debx

Michael Tor January 21, 2023 at 9:31 AM This is Heartfelt Deb. A while back I wrote a Poem titled. Do you remember me in your memory? When I read this it brought back the hurt of what alzheimers and Parkinsons does to our loved ones Congratulations on receiving POTD Debbie hope your feeling fine... Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:21 AM Hi Michael lovely to see you again. Yes Terrible diseases so so sad! Thankyou…Debx

Linda Alice Fowler January 21, 2023 at 8:31 AM The ravages of disease are difficult for all to bear. Congratulations on your POTD Deb. Linda Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:19 AM Cheers Linda….appreciated! Debx

Valsa George January 21, 2023 at 8:26 AM Dementia is progressive and it is a sad state when every memory gets deleted from the brain. A very touching poem. Congratulations Deb on your POTD Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:19 AM Thankyou sweet Valsa….Debx

Bill Baker January 21, 2023 at 8:23 AM Congratulations on your POTD, dear Deb, and for the love you show to others. So sad of an experience to go through. Your words were poetic and your message clear. We cannot know wjat they are experiencing, but we can be loving to them. Bless you my dear friend. Bill Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:18 AM Bill…l have missed You! Lovely to get your comment and see your smiling face. All ok my friend? Debx

Harry Horsman January 21, 2023 at 8:01 AM Oh, love this Deb, richly deserved. Harry Deb M January 21, 2023 at 7:58 PM Thankyou Harry….so happy to see you back my friend. I know the weather is so hot at the moment….too hot! Thank goodness for aircon!!! Debx Michael Tor January 21, 2023 at 9:32 AM Harry so great to see you back..... Harry Horsman January 21, 2023 at 8:04 AM Oh, 41.8 degrees (106 for our US friends.) here at Baldivis today, although only 39 in Perth.

Paulette Calasibetta January 21, 2023 at 7:48 AM Congrats on your POTD! a moving and powerful write. Take Care, Paulette Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:17 AM Thankyou Paulette for such kind words….Debx

Joseph May January 21, 2023 at 7:28 AM A poignant write Deb, Congrats on POTD Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:16 AM Thankyou so much Joseph….appreciated! Debx

Paula Goldsmith January 21, 2023 at 7:02 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful/powerful write. So sad/true. Have a blessed day............. Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:15 AM Thankyou so much Paula! Debx

Heidi Sands January 21, 2023 at 6:52 AM Powerful poem. Congratulations for POTD :) Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:14 AM Thankyou so much Heidi….Debx

Mike Gentile January 21, 2023 at 6:14 AM The great sadness that you have so poignantly portrayed here is unfortunately shared by so many. You've touched many hearts with your beautiful poem Deb! Congratulations on your POTD honors xxoo Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:14 AM Thanks Mike….always a pleasure Ha! Debx

Unseeking Seeker January 21, 2023 at 5:41 AM Dementia, Alzheimer’s … so painful and sorrowful. Poignant write, Deb. Beautifully penned, congrats on POTD Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:13 AM Thankyou U.S always appreciate your kind words….Debx

Suzanne Delaney January 21, 2023 at 5:32 AM I am so glad this was chosen as a POTD, Deb: Very deserving of this honor. It will tug at so many hearts. SuZ Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:12 AM Aww thanks Suz for such a sweet comment….Debx

Vijay Pandit January 21, 2023 at 5:00 AM BIG congrats on POTD, Deb. So true to life--your ending tugs the heart. Enjoy your day. Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:11 AM Thankyou lovely Vijay! Debx

Jared Pickett January 21, 2023 at 4:12 AM I can only hope and pray that my daughters view me in the way that you described him in that second stanza. I am kind, loving and protective and I do everything I can to be their hero. To appear ten feet tall. I love, love this write. It hits close to home for me. Well deserving of poem of the day. Props! Much love Asavvy1 Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:11 AM Just you writing this comment Jared says how very important your children are to you so l am sure they will see you that way! Nice to meet you and thankyou Jared… Debx

Tania Kitchin January 21, 2023 at 4:09 AM Deb, an emotive poem, so sad but true to life when our loved ones are stricken with dementia or Alzheimer's. Congratulations on POTD! Deb M January 22, 2023 at 3:08 AM Thankyou so much Tania…Debx

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