Alexis Y. Poet Quatrain

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This piece is pure fiction and written for the contest. However ,I was a nurse assistant and these of type of scenarios did occur.

I Cry Everyday

Happiness is nowhere in sight 
I feel as though I'm suffocating 
I cry everyday and every night 
This heartache is so debilitating 

I haven't been outside in almost year 
My home is has become a prison
How can I go on? I leave in constant fear
I will always regret that awful decision 

I should have gone home that day
What was the point of working so long?
It was a procedure that he did often
You were so healthy and strong

Doc did all he could to save you
But for some reason you didn't respond 
I was there, when he said code blue  
That day I needed a magic wand

Now I live in a prison(without bars)
I don't want to be a nurse anymore
I wasn't  prepared for this, how bizarre 
You were my patient and so much more


10-18-16

Contest:Words Drowned In Tears Poetry
Sponsor: Broken Wings

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Augustus Black November 9, 2016 at 3:01 AM Oh, this is quite an emotional write. I like you are giving a definition of good relationship between patients and nurses. Praise Nurses. Very emotional and heart touching write. Congratulation for the win. 7

Constance La France October 25, 2016 at 6:47 PM Alexis congratulations on your win in my contest with this sad and touching poem

Anu Nayak October 24, 2016 at 1:43 AM oh...so sad...nurse feels so much pain here... heartache...nicely written Alexis, Congrats//love, Anu:)

Darren White October 24, 2016 at 1:43 AM I am really glad it is fiction. But yes, this happens. Great write! Congratulations.

Eve Roper October 23, 2016 at 7:32 PM Alexis.. heartfelt and so much pain, a very well written poem. Congratulations on your win....Hugs eve

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 22, 2016 at 3:14 PM Tragically beautiful poem, Alexis. A personal POV experience? Anywho ... the sadness still lingers even after a little time has gone by after reading. That's how good poetry do you. Much love to you and yours. RW

Wendy Rycroft October 20, 2016 at 2:39 PM Very emotional great poem x

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2016 at 3:45 PM yes, it's very side and seems to come from the heart as if a true story, Alexis. WEll done!!

Paul Callus October 19, 2016 at 11:17 AM How very sad, Alexis. I am not cut out to do medical work...can't imagine me being a nurse or a doctor...it would take its toll on me! Perhaps I'm too sensitive; I do admire their work....where would we be without them! Regards // paul

White Wolf October 19, 2016 at 1:32 AM Yes they are very underpaid for their services I think! Great poem, but sad. Good luck Alexis.

Paloma P October 18, 2016 at 6:04 PM A heartbreaker Alexis. Good luck in the contest. I think you meant, you 'didn't' respond. Alexis Y. October 18, 2016 at 6:27 PM Hi Paloma, I did mean "didn't". Thank you so much:-) Alexis

Chris Green October 18, 2016 at 5:14 PM The sadness in this poem rains down in unending tears. Wow, this one took my breath away. Really well told and crafted Alexis.

Casarah Nance October 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM aw such a sad series of events :(

Jan Allison October 18, 2016 at 4:01 PM phew Alexis you penned a real tear jerker for Constance:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands October 18, 2016 at 3:52 PM Wow, that is so sad, just heartbreaking. Prayers with you.

Charmaine Chircop October 18, 2016 at 3:51 PM So very sad this is dear..I am moved.!!!