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Listening to poetry can help spark an ember For those with dementia some past they'll remember Studies have shown that when read aloud Poems have power to help lift the cloud Awakened by words in rhythm and rhyme Recollections are stirred that had faded in time Although not a cure it can bring on a smile As some memories return and will stay for awhile

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Di11y Da11y

Date: 3/16/2023 7:01:00 PM

Beautiful words

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 3/16/2023 7:08:00 PM

Thank you so much D.D :-)

John Gondolf

Date: 8/9/2022 10:15:00 AM

Poetry can stimulate the mind and create some beautiful thoughts...and memories. Nicely written, Anne, I enjoyed it. John

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/9/2022 10:37:00 AM

Thank you so much John. I appreciate your visit and kind feedback. Cheers Anne :-)

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/7/2022 9:22:00 PM

I'm late here, Anne. This should have been poem of the day, without a doubt. love it.

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/9/2022 10:11:00 AM

Ahhh thank you Harry :-) Your visit and comment brightened my day. Cheers dear friend :-)

Harry Horsman
Date: 8/7/2022 9:28:00 PM

Oh a favourite.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/7/2022 1:04:00 PM

Love this Anne!

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/9/2022 10:06:00 AM

Thank you James. Cheers Anne :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2022 1:18:00 PM

this is super nice poetry. I like it a lot, Anne

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/2/2022 1:27:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Cheers Anne :-)

Valsa George

Date: 8/2/2022 9:13:00 AM

Poems have great power ! I feel there is some truth in what you have written here . Definitely with the rhyme and rhythm, poetry can bring cheer even to dementia patients ! A beautiful dimension of poetry, you have exposed....

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/2/2022 1:26:00 PM

Thank you Valsa. Cheers Anne:-)

Timothy Ray

Date: 8/2/2022 8:19:00 AM

absolutely endearing, every line walks us into the realms of sharing the love within we possess....to be touched is the sweetest of success....

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/2/2022 1:17:00 PM

Thank you Timothy :-) I was unaware about poetry therapy until I recently learned about it. So I felt writing this poem would bring attention to this desease and be helpful to those who have family or friends that suffer from dementia

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/1/2022 7:27:00 PM

So true, so true... Also music and comedy as well. Kudos, gw

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/2/2022 4:34:00 AM

Oh most definitely music and comedy too! Thanks again Gershon for your visit :-)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 8/1/2022 8:42:00 AM

Anne, your words so beautifully written addressing our aging population. My mom had Parkinson's with dementia and I would read to her....her face would light up and sometimes she would re-sight, from her memory, the poem as I read. These were deep heartfelt moments. Thanks for bringing this out with such grace in your poetry. :)Paulette

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/1/2022 10:58:00 AM

Thank you Paula for sharing. I appreciate your feedback and kind thoughts on this subject. Cheers my friend :-)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/1/2022 8:35:00 AM

Such a thoughtful point to make about the power of the poem, Anne. This is an important poem with some far-reaching impact. Thanks for sharing it.

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/1/2022 11:40:00 AM

Thank you Milton. Yes I recently learned about this and felt it was important to share. Enjoy the rest of you day ~ Cheers Anne :-)

Deb M

Date: 8/1/2022 6:02:00 AM

How very interesting Anne….I didn’t know that! Worded nicely….enjoyed! Debx

Anne E Sangster - K
Date: 8/1/2022 6:59:00 AM

Thanks Deb :-) I also didn't know about this until I did some research as my cousin's mother is afflicted with dementia and is now in a nursing home.