Heidi Sands Poet Verse

A Rant

I have ranted before and will rant again,
About the healthcare in this country
I have seen more than mistakes, but outright neglect
I have seen things ignored, overlooked, until it is a crisis
I have seen lives put at risk and patients left unheard
Then, I have seen the accumulating high costs 
That can change everything for people
As companies and doctors make their money
When some things aren’t even solved and people suffer
It is only acceptable for those without a conscience
It cannot go on like this, as the system is too complex
Controlling the weak who are in need of help
It is time for a change, it is time to save lives

Heidi Sands

5/3/18

*Entry for A Rant contest.  Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton

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Alexis Y. May 5, 2018 at 10:36 AM Hi Heidi, Well said and well done. I agree, the health care in this country sucks. It needs major improvements. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Heidi Sands May 5, 2018 at 10:38 AM Thank you Alexis :)

Supraja Kannan May 5, 2018 at 2:00 AM So true , Heidi. Everything is commercial in this wicked world. Nicely delivered. Good luck in the contest. Heidi Sands May 5, 2018 at 10:36 AM Thank you Supraja. :)

Mike Gentile May 4, 2018 at 9:59 AM So, so true, Heidi, we are all fearful of the future due to this crisis, well said!!! Heidi Sands May 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM Mike, it is very scary with what I have experienced and seen.! Thank you for your comment on this :)

Vijay Pandit May 4, 2018 at 6:15 AM You speak the truth..most can relate to. Your message is well received, as you say in the last line..It is time for a change, it is time to save lives. Best for a win, Heidi. Heidi Sands May 4, 2018 at 7:42 AM Thank you Vijay. I saw the rant contest and just had to rant from what I have seen lately. :)

Tom Cunningham May 4, 2018 at 12:05 AM Well said Heidi, it always comes down to money and profit, if it doesn't make a profit we'll skip it, we're human beings. Care should be given to all and not just the rich. Good luck Tom Heidi Sands May 4, 2018 at 7:41 AM Thank you Tom. I appreciate your comment :)

Sunlite Wanter May 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM Your rant is justified! One of the networks here is having a series of segments about those people medical expenses have or are ruining, and many people are sending in contributions to help free them from medical debt. There's just something wrong! Heidi Sands May 3, 2018 at 7:12 PM Thank you Sunlite. Interesting about the series you mention. There is a lot wrong! I appreciate your comment. :)

Joseph May May 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM So true Heidi..costs are sky high and the patient is often neglected Heidi Sands May 3, 2018 at 7:11 PM That is right Joseph. It is awful what is happening. Thank you for your visit and comment. :)

Susan Gentry May 3, 2018 at 5:54 PM I so agree. A good rant gets someone else fired up, I think. You succeeded lol. Heidi Sands May 3, 2018 at 5:56 PM Thank you for your visit Susan. When the contest said, a rant, this is what came to mind fast :)