High Dependency

The drone of machines goes on and on
with the endless cry of the ward sisters song
energy rises like billowing smoke
with fiery glances to the ones who dare choke.

Invisible  hand undertake  their chores 
over the barks and commands of the insistent  roars.
The sick and the fallen lie still in their beds
as the army of staff turn it all on their heads.

Rigorous routine steps up a pace
to the onslaught  of pressure  that's put on this place
Healing and harmony must still exist
It's the law of the land, that one must insist.

So many bodies, so many hands
dancing to orders, between the commands
And so it continues day after day
In this battlefield tent, where the injured must stay.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 5/15/2025 12:14:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 6/15/2021 9:33:00 AM
An enjoyable verse Christine, welcome to soup. Tom
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Date: 9/9/2020 5:35:00 PM
That just made my heart drop it was filled if kindness and love.
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Christine Adams
Date: 9/10/2020 2:22:00 AM
Thankyou Victoria for your kind words. This one definitely came from the heart. Writing is good for releasing the tension when times get tough. I like your small but potent poems. There are times less is definitely more. Christine Adams ×
Date: 9/8/2020 8:07:00 AM
Fine write Christine with good imagery and nice rhyme too. I see you're new to PS, hope you're enjoying it here, have a fine day and regards from Scotland, Gordon
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Christine Adams
Date: 9/8/2020 12:45:00 PM
Many thanks Gordon we are kindred spirits I'm in Ayrshire. Yes I'm new to the fold and to poetry for that matter so just feeling my way. Thankyou for your feedback it means a lot when you are writing for the first time. Look forward to reading some of your work. Thanks again for the warm welcome Christine.
Date: 9/3/2020 2:35:00 AM
Very powerful and vivid. The stresses and pressure to all is immense. A daily battle to what ever the cause and more now so with covid. Excellent write again Christine. Emilia xx
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Date: 9/3/2020 5:36:00 AM
Thankyou Emilia for your kind feedback once again. I am always chasing my tail. Only wish I had the time to advance my writing skills. I hope to learn much from reading other poems (speed read during 20 mins tea break). I really enjoy your take on life. Please don't stop. Take care Christine Adams.
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