Lungs failing
air hungering
eyes pleading
man struggling,
fearing
Monitors beeping
doctors barking
nurses hustling
around man struggling,
fearing
Voice soothing
gently whispering
words calming
that man struggling,
fearing
“Concentrate not
upon alarms
nor those surrounding you…
but on fact
we're here
to help you
breathe”
Hand reaching
her cheek touching…
man mouthing
“Thank you”
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I love my job and hope to never, ever, forget the man (woman or child) behind the struggle and the fear. A look, a touch, a gentle word or two does wonders. Now go click on the link above to participate!
