Notes About The Poem

*Healthcare in our country

Dungeon

Light flickers on the ceiling
In a weakened state, I wonder why
They are so cruel, all about money
Written in tears, the language I cry

Through the years, suffering carries on
As people stand with smiles, they mock
While the hurting fight their battles
Through every single fallen block

The evil thrive on their money
The victims become their prey
Hunters lurking in the shadows
Waiting for the ailing to come their way

Morals turn to dust, caring fades in echoes
All for the wounded to hear
Slowly deafened in defeat
With no resolution near

Those who understand,
Sadly have been through it
They travel through a dungeon
This country refuses to be lit

Heidi Sands  

12/6/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 7, 2018 at 8:19 AM
We are at the mercy of insurance companies and hospitals who seek only profit..Powerful write Heidi..
Sands Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Yes, that's right Joseph and it is really getting bad. Thank you :)
Green Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:08 AM
Sadly my friend it seems every thing today is about money. Greed rules the world whether it be health care of poetry sites. Your poem was wonderful and sadly it needed to be written. Nice expressed Heidi.
Sands Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:10 AM
Thank you for your comment Chris. I appreciate it :)
Pandit Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 6:15 AM
When money takes priority..all morals break down. Suffering ignored will haunt forever. Your poem gives them a voice, Heidi.
Sands Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 6:56 AM
You are right Vijay and I have witnessed the atrocious. Thank you for your comment and support :)
Cunningham Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 12:37 AM
Money before people every time, our N.H.S. used to be brilliant until the fat cat bosses took over the trusts and they wouldn't know what a bandage or crutches looked like if it stared them.in the face. It does anger me. Well written Heidi. Tom.
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December 7, 2018 at 6:56 AM
It is getting really bad, Tom, really bad. I plan to write an article about it with proof of examples, where I live. Thank you for your comment! :)
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