Marabi Amfaal Hydara | + Follow Poet |
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Consider Me

Here I lie in bed again, 
Awaiting my next meal.
A worker enters in my room, 
As if it's no big deal.

What ever happened to courtesy? Just a little knock.
Do you think I'm just a vegetable, Laying here like a rock?

What ever happened to manners? I haven't got a clue.

BUT KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.

I know I can not talk, 
Or even joke around.
But I'm well aware of everything, and also every sound.

If you have another worker help, change me during rounds.
Please don't talk about me, as if I'm not around.

Treat me with respect, 
the same I'd give to you.

KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.

My bones are stiff and achy, 
I hear you say I'm contracted.
My belly hurts, I haven't pooped, 
I hope I'm not impacted.

I'm sorry I may dribble, 
and at times I even stare.
It's not easy being old, 
aging isn't fair.

These are the cards God dealt me, 
There's nothing I can do.

JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.

I used to be a lively one, 
just like your pretty self.
I traveled, married, and worked long hours until I lost my health.

I press my light to see a face, 
Or just for company.
For someone just to look inside, and realize that I'm ME.

You walked past my light, 
what am I to do?

PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO.

I'm sorry that I messed the bed, 
I feel like such a baby.
I'm so embarrassed, and ashamed, 
that I'm doing this at eighty.

I'm sorry I couldn't hold it, 
I didn't know what to do.

KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO.

I wish that I was able, 
to communicate some way.
So finally I'd get the chance, 
to say what I want to say.

I hear you talk with other patients, so please don't walk away.
If everyone showed a little compassion, 
I wouldn't feel this way.

So here I am, no family left, as loneliness weighs heavy on my chest.

I may be sad, I may be blue.

PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO.

Next time my light is on, 
come and see if I'm OK.
I'm a retired nurse of thirty years, and would love to hear about your day.

Copyright © Marabi Amfaal Hydara | Year Posted 2018

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Arturo Michael Date: 12/29/2018 7:15:00 PM Wow...I've spent 5 months this year taking care of an uncle who was sick...and was around many other bed ridden people too...and they are PEOPLE too...Nice write... Login to Reply Marabi Amfaal Hydara Date: 12/29/2018 7:34:00 PM Thanks so much

Jan Allison Date: 12/29/2018 6:39:00 PM BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO, I wish this could be read by every medical professional and care worker, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect especially in their later years. I can relate on a personal level as my mum is in a carehome. adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Marabi Amfaal Hydara Date: 12/29/2018 7:34:00 PM Thanks so much