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About admin

Judge at 6th Rabindrinath Tagore Awards - International - English Poetry Contest Author of Ann, A Tribute, and Chasing a Butterfly, A story of love and loss to Acceptance with the poetry of Alzheimer's and poetry for everybody. Appears in anthologies in Canada, US, India, Mexico and Bolivia. Poetry in Ekphrastic Review and NWriteers International Networeworld Review. Member of Federation of BC Wrters, Royal City Literary Society, and Holy Wow Poets Canada. Member Writers International Network: Distinguished Poet, Distinguished writer.

A Romantic Spill – Romance in a Care Home

Posted on September 25, 2015 by admin

A Romantic Spill Finding Romance in a Care Home She’s a romantic and always has been; To kiss and canoodle was one of her joys, She’d chase him around and around the old house Till he kissed her and gave … Continue reading →

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A Hard Time with Alzheimer’s – Dementia

Posted on September 23, 2015 by admin

A Hard Time indeed with Alzheimer’s Dementia Inspired by dementia poster on hard time with Alzheimer’s Dementia He Said, She Said — 5 She was wanting something He was having a hard time translating She said The mmm thingies… He … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on September 21, 2015 by admin

For Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients, memories are especially important. They are precious treasures. Don’t let them be lost. Share them often. You are their keepers. As I thought about this, I wrote this piece as a poem. It might be … Continue reading →

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Charisma and me

Posted on September 18, 2015 by admin

How Charisma Changed My Poem I literally stumbled into “How to be Charismatic” on LinkedIn Pulse – by clicking before the page finished loading. The little article is by Bruce Kasanoff, Ghostwriter. He writes: “Charisma is the elixer that few … Continue reading →

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Charm

Posted on September 16, 2015 by admin

To Charm or Not to Charm The thought of lining up a funeral home for your loved one is anything but charming. This is one tough son of a gun to handle. But charm or not, it has to be … Continue reading →

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She’s Lost

Posted on September 14, 2015 by admin

She’s Lost He Said, She Said – 4 She went a-wanderin’. She lost her way. He found her and caught up to her. She does not recognize him He said, Hello. You look lost She said No I’m Ann He … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on September 11, 2015 by admin

Lost and Found Fingers Touching Fingers reaching out One hand to another They touch, they hold, Forming a silent bond Between two lost souls Two little strangers “Bound” to their chairs, Parked beside each other While their people talk. Two … Continue reading →

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