One More Day - Couverture souple

Tarka, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798318810497

Editeur : Palmetto Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Journey Through Shadows: Love, Loss, and Spiritual Hope in Alzheimer's. This collection of heartfelt poems captures the emotional landscape of caregiving, reflecting on love, loss, and the mystical connections found in everyday moments.

In this poignant continuation of his poetic journey, Michael delves deeper into the complexities of his wife Diane's battle with Alzheimer's in One More Day. Each poem serves as a testament to the profound love a husband holds for his wife, exploring themes such as the grief of losing friends, the unpredictable emotions that arise during visits, and the serendipitous moments that seem to guide his path. Michael's reflections transform ordinary experiences at Diane's memory care facility into powerful verses, revealing the hidden significance behind each encounter. The poems pay tribute not only to Diane but also to the other residents and the dedicated caregivers navigating this challenging journey alongside their loved ones. Through his writing, Michael shares an intimate confession of his emotions, regrets, and the fleeting joys that punctuate their lives together. The verses in One More Day resonate with the intensity of a heart grappling with the reality of a loved one's decline. Michael's journey into poetry began unexpectedly, sparked by dreams and coincidences that compelled him to express his feelings in verse. This collection is not just a reflection of his experiences but also an exploration of the mystical connections that emerge in the face of adversity. As he navigates the complexities of love and loss, Michael invites readers to join him in finding hope and meaning amid the shadows of Alzheimer's.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Michael Tarka is a retired human factors engineer with a 40-year career focused on enhancing the nation's en route air traffic control system. Seven years ago, he became a caregiver for his wife, Diane, who has Alzheimer's disease. Diane, a former teacher, resides at Olney Memory Care in Olney, MD. They have two grown children. Tarka's first poetry collection, Forever Bound, was published in 2024. His latest work, One More Day, features poems inspired by dreams and everyday coincidences, reflecting his journey into poetry, a genre he previously had no interest in exploring.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Palmetto Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798318810497
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 78
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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