Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

Processing

Please bear with me. I am processing all this. Probably through some PTSD. 

My only way to process this, is to write
It has been such a long, ongoing fight
I remember April 7th, the sudden tiredness that hit
I was afraid I wouldn't wake up, if I closed my eyes a bit
The fever went on for days, which I usually don't get
I kept telling myself to try healthy things, move and not fret
Then after 7 days, the breathing problem, it came
After that, nothing was quite the same
I was in an ambulance, speeding in a flash
Even though I couldn't breathe, I thought we would crash
The fever was spiking and I remember the reaction of the men
We got to the hospital fast in morning, but I can't remember when
I was put on oxygen and my heart wasn't doing well
I was moved to isolation for the night, what would happen I couldn't tell
Noises from the room next to me, were ventilators I was told
Nurses sent messages from my heart monitor to ICU, but I'm not old
Medical workers had helmets on with fans inside
They couldn't hear me well, my tears seemed withheld not cried
I was only relieved that I could breathe, hoping I'd be alright
But I didn't sleep for the entire night
The most important part of all this, were prayers from people who care!
Helping me through it all, prayers coming from everywhere
I may still have issues lingering, breathing, chest pain, tiredness still
But I do still have fight left and I do have strong will
I am grateful for every single person, who showed kindness to me
I will be forever grateful, please know this, coming from me!

Heidi Sands

4/25/20

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John Watt May 6, 2020 at 1:27 AM Nothing scarier than wondering if your lungs are going to be able to get enough oxygen. So grateful you were able to get to a hospital and slowly but surely make your way through this. What a riveting account. Glad you felt those many prayers. Beautiful write, thank you. Heidi Sands May 6, 2020 at 6:44 AM It certainly was scary John. I appreciate your kind comments and support. I hope all is well. Have a nice day :)

Sandra Adams April 26, 2020 at 10:47 AM what a scary experience this must have been and I am so sorry you had to go through this but also glad that you have the fight in you to combat this illness.. keep fighting the fight my friend... power comes from prayers, this I believe... hugs and blessings! Heidi Sands April 26, 2020 at 11:47 AM It certainly was, but power comes from prayers, like you say! Thank you very much :)

Vijay Pandit April 26, 2020 at 7:14 AM Thank you for giving us a first hand account of your experience, Heidi. You certainly have endured a lot. Though not over, you sound upbeat. Heidi Sands April 26, 2020 at 7:24 AM Thank you for welcoming my poem. I appreciate all your support. I hope all is well and you enjoy the day :)

Tom Cunningham April 26, 2020 at 1:56 AM It's been a frightening experience for you Heidi, thank God you're over the worst of it. Make sure you take it easy and rest up. Stay safe. Tom Heidi Sands April 26, 2020 at 7:22 AM Ok. Thank you Tom. I appreciate all your support. I hope you stay safe too and have a nice day , :)

Gershon Wolf April 25, 2020 at 11:04 PM I cried through the whole poem, dear Heidi... Grateful that you are fighting the good fight; thankful that it looks as if you will be alright... You are a brave and strong woman, and you are an inspiration to me and, I am sure, to many others. Healing Prayers, Gershon Heidi Sands April 26, 2020 at 7:21 AM Oh no, I am sad to hear you cried. Thank you for such a kind comment Gershon and prayers too. I hope you have a nice day :)

John Hamilton April 25, 2020 at 9:07 PM So glad to hear the worst is over, keep writing and before you know it your strength will be back! Heidi Sands April 26, 2020 at 7:19 AM Ok. Thank you very much John. I appreciate your encouraging comment :)

Jan Allison April 25, 2020 at 7:27 PM It's scary to read about your experiences I'm so glad you are on the road to recovery, rest as much as you can and write whatever helps you through this difficult time:-) hugs Jan xx Heidi Sands April 25, 2020 at 7:44 PM Thank you for your validation and support Jan. Writing and creativity is my way of getting through things when I have the energy. I appreciate your kind comment :)