tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827046195388427717.post1399011103314177316..comments2024-01-25T13:42:51.073-06:00Comments on Read, Learn, and be Happy: Memory, Dementia, and Poetry: National Poetry MonthJane Heitman Healyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827046195388427717.post-76511767353266537902017-04-26T06:34:03.682-05:002017-04-26T06:34:03.682-05:00Oh, Kala, my heart goes out to you and your mom. T...Oh, Kala, my heart goes out to you and your mom. Thanks for sharing your story and poem. Keep writing!Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827046195388427717.post-81594560316607509212017-04-25T22:48:12.568-05:002017-04-25T22:48:12.568-05:00My mother has Alzheimer's and I have written m...My mother has Alzheimer's and I have written many, many poems about our journey. She can no longer speak in full sentences or phrases, just syllables and a word here and there, but she does sing along to favorite songs, it is wonderful to be there when that happens.<br />The Forgotten You<br /><br />When I look at you I see beyond<br />Back to the days, now long gone<br />I see a pretty lady,Kalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827046195388427717.post-15347635565290323432017-04-24T10:36:15.069-05:002017-04-24T10:36:15.069-05:00Thanks so much for your comment, Jane. Yes, the br...Thanks so much for your comment, Jane. Yes, the brain is an amazing part of Creation, and we keep learning more. Here's to remembering!Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827046195388427717.post-87710241176900514782017-04-24T10:08:50.629-05:002017-04-24T10:08:50.629-05:00Thanks for sharing this EH verse, Jane! Yes, I'...Thanks for sharing this EH verse, Jane! Yes, I've also experienced the amazing long term memory of hymns and verses recalled by my dad and other dementia-challenged persons. The brain is an amazing part of God's creation and the connections are always surprising! Even at almost 95 years young, Dad sang favorite hymns in the family area and others would sing along. Don's dad rememberedJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567566879173775623noreply@blogger.com