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Who's That Man

The beeper sounded, the heart beat stopped - we all knew what to do Automatic reactions come into place - when life saving's down to you Adrenaline now, and check his oxygen, we don’t want to damage his brain Get the paddles charged quickly, we may be needing them again A flicker, a trace, the heats starts to beat A pat on the shoulder a whispered “Well done again death we did cheat” I smile at the face belonging - to the hand congratulating me A glow of light shining in his eyes, that are looking but don't see. A smile content, a smile unknown - I did not know his name The beepers flashed the monitor flat lined, here we go again. Defibrillation I yell, make it quick - what’s his pressure now? The comforting man beside me proceeded to mop my brow. He said “Stop and think and remember, you really must stay calm” Only three times defibrillation- rushed decisions can do more harm. I nodded in agreement, but who did he think he was to tell me I would have words with him after this, then who’s in charge he would see. He whispered “Amiodarone” I looked at him- his manner confident The comfort in his eyes - my temper did relent. I administered the Amiodarone, his beat settled - I could relax a little bit I would not have this assistant though implying - I might be losing it. “Stitch him up I am done, how are his vital signs?” I turned to the man to question, his aim which was me to undermine. The man with the light in his eyes was gone, I wanted to know where The surgical team looked at me with a look close to despair. I looked at my patient on the table to reassure myself he was good I recognised his comforting face - I never thought I would. The man with the light in his eyes was lying with tubes all over I checked his notes and felt very strange on turning the first page over. The man was a Doctor, a Cardiologist who nearly died upon my table But this was the man that reminded me- to remain calm if I was able. I felt faint I did not know what to do this man had died twice in front of me How could he have been beside me, but then no one else did see?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 11/5/2014 5:41:00 PM
Wow what an amazing story. Congratulations on your win.
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/19/2014 9:02:00 AM
Thank you Brenda I appreciate your visit xx
Date: 11/5/2014 2:00:00 AM
A very suspenseful story of a ghost who was there to help, not to haunt. I liked your different take on the contest theme. Well done, Mandy! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 12/19/2014 9:02:00 AM
Thanks kelly much appreciated xx
Date: 11/1/2012 6:49:00 AM
i'm still coming to terms with the fact, that i have missed these, your story tellling is second to none, you hold the reader's attention right on there till the very end,,, i know what being on that table is about, been there done that, but where were you????
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Date: 5/1/2012 8:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Catie's "Obe's" contest Mandy. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/30/2012 3:50:00 AM
in-depth write, mandy.. congrats with huggs! :)
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Date: 4/28/2012 2:17:00 PM
I really enjoyed this thrilling poem story Mandy!!!...Congrats on your win in the obe's contest!!... Love Diana
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Date: 4/27/2012 6:39:00 PM
Congrats on your win Mandy
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Date: 4/27/2012 5:42:00 PM
What a story!! woser! Congrad's on all of it! Light & Love
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Date: 4/27/2012 5:36:00 PM
Congratulations on a well written poem.
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Date: 4/13/2012 8:40:00 PM
I really liked reading this! I enjoyed the build up and the delivery. Hope it does well in the contest if for the obe. I am still pondering that one, liked where you took this. Best wishes and a hug from Cyndi
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Date: 4/15/2012 1:25:00 AM
Thanks Cyndi, could do with a hug xx
Date: 4/13/2012 11:29:00 AM
i believe it.
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Date: 4/13/2012 9:29:00 AM
Wow! This held me bound and is so deep and sends chills up your spine...love it..and thanks for the nice comments...Marty
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 4/13/2012 11:13:00 AM
Thanks Marty xx
Date: 4/11/2012 10:25:00 AM
You captured every moment of it in its terrific detail..well done, jag
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Date: 4/11/2012 5:00:00 PM
Thanks Jag I appreciate you taking the time to comment xx
Date: 4/11/2012 9:37:00 AM
This is a great write Mandy , hairs on my neck rise lol , my very best wishes to you and yours Mandy , Declan , up the nobbers kid xxx
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Date: 4/11/2012 9:40:00 AM
Hi swetheart how you doing? glad you like my ditty and "up the nobbers kid "xxooxxx

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