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When I Talk To You - Whatever

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This is not what it appears to be. I hope you will check out what it's really about by reading When I Talk to YOu. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/when_i_talk_to_you_497169

When I talk to you, I'm talking to the wall.

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I Am Anaya

Date: 12/17/2023 3:17:00 PM

I actually went to your winning poem. Imagery of the birds in their cages, and the ending which insured us that there is a very special moment with a loved one. Here's mine:) https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_pink_lady_my_muse__1458808

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/19/2023 12:27:00 PM

thanks so much for visiting the original I'll go see yours now.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/16/2023 4:14:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Andrea. Very true for some people. I am trying to figure out the context.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 11:41:00 PM

Mala. Read what I put in the info box above the one line. Even better, I hope you check out the complete poem at the link I put up

James Peranteau

Date: 12/15/2023 7:38:00 PM

I watched an elderly man drift off so Andrea, and his care taker treated him like crap! I pray i pass before anything so devastating creeps up on me..Extraordinary write dear poet!...have a great weekend vooman...much love, me ;)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 10:23:00 AM

If I get this horrific disease, I would wish myself dead

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 10:22:00 AM

Yes it is terrible how many elderly are being treated. Personally I could not have great patience with the problem of dementia but to be cruel to the person is horrific. The nursing homes need to do psyche evaluations of their nurses and attendants

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/15/2023 10:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A fun write. This can be said about a number of people in life. Have a wonderful day...................

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/14/2023 6:04:00 PM

Well, at least the wall doesn't sass you back. lol. :) gw

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 12/14/2023 7:47:00 AM

Andrea, your poem is a powerful expression of communication and its challenges. Your stark imagery and poignant metaphor create a profound impact, reflecting your exceptional talent in crafting meaningful and thought-provoking poetry. Well done! - Blessings, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 11:41:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel

Bill Baker

Date: 12/13/2023 10:12:00 PM

We just got back from a visit with Sara's Aunt (92) and Bill her husband (94). Bill has Dementia. It was a very challenging visit. Good luck in the contest, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2023 11:11:00 PM

You got it. My stepdad suffered 8 years with it and later it happened to his daughter, my stepsister. Both died in rest homes. I can't think of a more horrible way to slowly die with your mental faculties almost totally impaired.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/13/2023 3:46:00 PM

oh my...that can and does happen when trying to converse with someone. Well said for the contest. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 12/13/2023 10:41:00 AM

Great lines.

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/13/2023 9:06:00 AM

Yep. I know the feeling. And if you don't talk, you are ignoring and uncaring. Geez!

Tom Woody

Date: 12/13/2023 6:29:00 AM

Ouch! Does hubby need some counseling? I'm available for a reasonable fee ;)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2023 9:04:00 AM

this comes from a free verse poem about talking to someone with dementia, but yeah, sometimes my husband acts like that. haha

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/13/2023 4:28:00 AM

Sounds like something my wife might say!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/13/2023 4:16:00 AM

Oh dear, someone not paying attention. I see that often when you try and talk to someone and they're too busy glued to their phone. Tom

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 12/13/2023 3:33:00 AM

Great first line Andrea

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/13/2023 2:46:00 AM

Oh my, dear Andrea, this is such an evocative and heartfelt first line which I can deeply resonate.. Sometimes, we find ourselves in such a situation where we are always unheard no matter how many times we express our emotions.. Its just of no worth for those who act like a lifeless wall towards our feelings.. Sigh. An impactful first line indeed, best of luck to you for the contest :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/13/2023 2:12:00 AM

Aw, this opening line speaks a lot dear Ria. Best wishes for the contest. Will be sending you a Soupmail...Hugs... ~ Ani

Ink Empress

Date: 12/13/2023 1:24:00 AM

Oh my! I need to read the actual poem for this. I feel like sometimes some do make us feel so unheard its like talking to a wall. Pointless.. iv been there and i know this feel so very well. Amazing how an opening line can speak volumes and resonate with everyone. Im sure theres many thats been through this. I love this andrea. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always

Ink Empress
Date: 12/13/2023 9:15:00 AM

Ill look for it. I have a poem on here too about alzheimers a bit similar to dementia but not really.its called “ museum of memories”

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2023 9:06:00 AM

I hope you find the poem. It's actually about a woman with dementia, and it would be so cool to be able to show this somehow for the contest.

Yann Rolland

Date: 12/13/2023 1:02:00 AM

very suggestive sentence, it reminds me School as maths teacher, smile but it soounds terrible, thanks poet Andrea

Karen Jones

Date: 12/12/2023 11:48:00 PM

Wow. That makes an impact statement. Good luck in the contest.