Kathryn Collins Poet Free verse

Problem Solving At 2:00 Am In Medicinal Hell

Problem solving at 2:00 a.m. in medicinal hell
 
The alarm's on the bed so I won't fall.
Really I'm able to get to the bathroom. 
The Dr. told me it's okay.
Says the nurse "it's not in your chart."
 
I think: "God, please get me out of here", but if I get
up, the bells with sound and an RN herd
will race down the hall scolding me all the way
like I was a little girl.
 
Had their ways, I'd be straight-jacketed,
(safe from harm, other than psychological),
and the nurses could take off their clogs
and stay at their station and chat.
 
I think I'll wet the bed and buzz someone
Problem solved.
 
Kathryn Collins
January 24, 2014

How narrow can you make a bed?

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Kathryn Collins May 14, 2016 at 6:51 AM Guess they're all a little crazy. It was great to come out alive. Kathryn Collins May 14, 2016 at 6:57 AM Kathryn Collins May 14, 2016 at 6:53 AM

Keith Bickerstaffe May 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery... you sure hit the nail on the head with your comments. Hospitalization is NEVER easy! Love, Keith Kathryn Collins May 14, 2016 at 6:57 AM I'm sick of getting the experience. I've been out for a long time now. Love Kathryn Collins May 14, 2016 at 6:53 AM I'm sick of getting the experience. I've been out for a long time now. Love

Kathryn Collins May 6, 2016 at 8:25 AM Well Skat. Thanks for the comment. So nice to read. Kathy Hope to be.back. The well is dry.

Skat A May 6, 2016 at 12:18 AM KATHRYN, WOW, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY, AT LEAST YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEM...SKAT Kathryn Collins May 6, 2016 at 8:54 AM hi I put my comment on the wrong place. It's been a while.

Poet Destroyer A April 22, 2016 at 11:39 AM Kathryn, wow,, wow, that' sounds like hell... at least someone will clean up, enjoyed. linda

Daver Austin April 19, 2016 at 2:06 PM Yes, and one shift of nurses tell you one thing, another shift another. Have you heard - people die needlessly in hospitals. Love, Old daver

Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2016 at 9:51 AM Dear Kathryn, I think about you so often and hope you are doing better. I miss you. Let poetry lift you out. This is wonderful. Blessings, Connie Kathryn Collins May 14, 2016 at 6:57 AM hi thanks, Connie I'll get two new ones posted soon as I can. Miss you and I am all better. Xo

Terry O'Leary December 12, 2015 at 2:25 PM Dearest Kathy, only you could be int hospital and humorous at the same time... I haven't heard from you for a long time, I truly you've fully recovered...

Daver Austin August 26, 2015 at 10:57 AM I've been there, dear Kathy. One time they just left me out in the hall on a gurny - guess that's the spelling. Ah, but just try to go to the john by yourself. Love, Dave

Harry Horsman July 11, 2015 at 5:26 AM Just visiting, hope you are well, love this, and an experience, similar i've had...

Daver Austin February 1, 2015 at 9:44 AM Hi, Kathy. Hope you are doing o.k. Never thought of the bed wetting. Good one. Love, daver Kathryn Collins March 4, 2015 at 7:58 AM Sweet Daver - Thanks. love Kathy

Jan Allison January 24, 2015 at 7:28 PM Love the cynical write Kathryn - wet the bed and give those nurses something to do! Mum is in hospital at the moment - have to admit the beds are narrow:-( Hugs Jan xx Kathryn Collins January 24, 2015 at 7:48 PM Thank you so much Jan. I hope your mom isn't too sick. So they don't spare any room for beds across the Atlantic either. xxx ooo's Kathy