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Who I Am - Updated Poetry Contest

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Who Am I

              Heck, who am I?
        I fell, taken to hospital.
      Strong antibiotics and was sent home.
        I felt dizzy. Who cared?
  Diabetic pills sent me into deep coma.
  Found myself in a different new hospital.
    Woke in a corridor alone.
  Who am I? What's my name? I want to go back home.

              My sweet daughter
        Took me to a rest home, explained.
      And showed me some photos, went for a walk.
        Mild amnesia. 'twill pass.
  Old and new flashes of memories came and went.
  Began to write poems. Old friends just disappeared,
    Wish some memories went away.
  But the urge to write poetry, free or rhymed, stayed.


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Joe Maverick December 24, 2024 at 1:51 PM Funny I have written one with exactly the same Title Victor only yesterday.' A Different theme Yet then they are both about life.. So each a View from the same house? Yet different Windows as it were.) All the best over Christmas' Victor Buhagiar December 25, 2024 at 10:20 PM This was a contest poem. There are others with the same title.

Constance La France December 24, 2024 at 9:36 AM Victor, congratulations on your win in my Who Am I contest with this wonderfully penned poem, I love it and the image quote, well done, Constance

Besma Riabi Dziri December 23, 2024 at 1:47 AM So beautifully heartfelt! You always touch the depth of human states and experiences in your own vision, style and poetic flair! Something of inexplicable value, fact, truth.. remains embedded in our souls.. that could define who we are.. What a genuine poetic rendition! Deserving to honoured and recognised! Congratulations, Victor on your outshining win and placement! God bless you. My deepest regards and blessings.

Andrea Dietrich December 15, 2024 at 11:58 AM Back with congrats. Also I have something important to let you know in a soupmail soon

Beryl Edmonds December 14, 2024 at 4:14 PM Not a nice experience Victor, lucky you have a sweet caring daughter… Beryl

I Am Anaya December 12, 2024 at 8:45 PM Great entry, Victor. Such an experience should be written down, and how cleverly you have done. Thank heaven for your daughter, so sweet of her, a hero. Never stop what you love best. Write away. Xhugs

Paula Goldsmith December 12, 2024 at 8:10 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. So Sorry... Many times, good can come from bad. Many times friends will just disappear when there is a problem. I say, be gone. Hope you are OK... Have a wonderful day with your win...............

Deb M December 12, 2024 at 3:23 AM Oh dear Victor....what a terrible and frightening experience....l am so sorry this happened to you but am glad you recovered. Your daughter sounds very dedicated and loving you are lucky! Cuddles....Debx

Andrea Dietrich December 11, 2024 at 12:23 PM This is very inventive, Victor. It would surely be a scary experience! It's cool how you ended it. That love for writing never going away. Victor Buhagiar December 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM Not much to invent. This really happened in 2023.

Jennifer Proxenos December 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM Your poetry in incredible, and you are special - that is the reason we all love you - you are not alone! BLESSINGS MY FRIEND, Jennifer..

Joseph May December 11, 2024 at 6:19 AM Poetic memories remain, Nicely penned

Miranda Hawley December 10, 2024 at 8:19 PM That's a sad poem.

Michael Tor December 10, 2024 at 2:36 PM Hi Victor how are you my friend? I read the comments below. I read your Poem but I don't know if its real about you or it's fiction. Eating lots of vegetables well help with diabetes, stay away from starch foods rice, bread, potatoes. Eat more grass fed meat. You will get rid of your type two diabetes in three months. Then try getting off your diabetic meds. Wishing you great health my friend keep us posted on how your doing. We love you Victor we want you well... Michael Tor December 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM Oh Victor so sorry to hear. I hope you are feeling better. Will keep praying for you my friend. God heal you and give you strength. We all care Victor you wrote "who cared?" We all care Victor and your Daughter does too. My wife Judy and I will be praying for you my friend. Eat healthier drink Spring water and start juicing organic carrots best thing to clean you up and detox. Your friend Michael... Victor Buhagiar December 10, 2024 at 9:57 PM For once all I wrote is true. Unfortunately.

Kim Rodrigues December 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM I’m glad you wrote this, dear Victor. I’m glad you’ve had people to care for you and a sweet daughter. Who are you? You are loved and we hope you feel better. Hugs

Joseph P. DiMino December 10, 2024 at 2:28 PM Free of rhyme my favorite, but there is no wrong. I love it all. Keep writing my friend. Poetry is a good doctor and nurse. Blessings.

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 10, 2024 at 2:20 PM Dear Victor, though I am sad for your struggles, I'm heartened to know you are on the mend. Your fine poem is evidence that what's nearest and dearest to our hearts, can help the most, in times of trouble. Hugs and best wishes for the contest.

John Read December 10, 2024 at 8:32 AM Hi Victor, growing old has it's downside, I felt great until I passed 70,losing my wife didn't help, have a lovely evening. Victor Buhagiar December 10, 2024 at 9:31 AM I lost my wife eight years ago.

Ink Empress December 10, 2024 at 7:12 AM Dear victor, this made me cry, i am so sorry for all that youv been through, if only health issues and all that doesnt exist, you are so brave and strong and youv written very well in such a raw manner that truly would make any reader feel so much! I am for sure in tears and really sad to read all this: i hope and pray for good health, and hope poetry always will keep you content. sending you light always. Best wishes in the contest

Sotto Poet December 10, 2024 at 6:05 AM Hello Victor, your poem eloquently conveys the fragility of a person's character and the strength of one's artistic nature. The juxtaposition of fragility and power is moving. Stay healthy.

Hiya Sharma December 10, 2024 at 5:06 AM Oh, this is such a heartfelt and soul-moving piece dear Victor. I felt the vulnerability in your lines and descriptions, that anxiety which never ends ~ when our existence begins to fade away and we are led through hard maze of life... poetry and finding moments in which one can seek solace, I think, can be the most cathartic. Sending you light and best wishes always, this was such a poignant read...

Maria Williams December 10, 2024 at 2:44 AM Dear Victor, your poem beautifully captures the fragility of identity and the resilience of the creative spirit. It’s a poignant reflection on navigating illness and memory loss, finding solace and purpose in poetry even as the world shifts and old connections fade. A touching blend of vulnerability and strength. Keep well...Hugs

Tom Cunningham December 10, 2024 at 1:52 AM A frightening experience Victor, hope you make a speedy recovery. Tom Victor Buhagiar December 10, 2024 at 1:56 AM I still have memory lapses, but it's not important, I hope.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 10, 2024 at 1:38 AM - Back to everyday life after a demanding time ... fortunately a short-term loss of consciousness ... so glad everything went well and you are still writing poems, Victor - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs