Here's one I wrote earlier. Sounds familiar?..
In Hospital
I spent some time in Hospital, a minor operation,
Nothing serious or complex, but I still had full sedation,
And that pre-med jab’s quite pleasant, so I lay there quite serene,
Feeling quite intoxicated, almost as if I’d been,
Sharing wine with friends, and I’d reached that happy stage,
When everyone’s so lovely, and we’re in a golden age.
They’d put me in a gown which was wide open at the back,
But I now no longer cared that the world could see my crack.
Why do they always do that? I’m sure it’s not just me,
Who ends up so embarrassed at the loss of dignity.
So they wheeled me down the corridor, to where I had a date,
With the Surgeon and his clever team, I’m happy to relate,
That they sorted out my problem, and the next thing I recall,
Is waking up back in my bed, it seemed no time at all.
My Hubby came to visit, with some grapes for me to eat,
The meals they served were adequate, but home cooking can’t be beat.
Later on that evening as I’m dozing, counting sheep,
The Nurse came round to wake me with a pill te make me sleep!..
At first I thoought it pointless, but later I was glad,
Of that knock-out drop she gave me, as the snoring was so bad,
Like some awful, tuneless orchestra, they made the windows rattle,
And without some strong sedation, to sleep would be a battle.
It’s funny how in hospital, though sometimes you’re hard pressed,
You find some fellow patients who show mankind at its best.
They’re often much worse off than you, but you very often find,
Those whose health is very poor are often the most kind,
And do their best to cheer you up, to help you on your way,
Until at last as time has passed, you bless the happy day,
You’re fit enough to go back home, you say a fond “God bless”..
And life returns to normal, thanks to our NHS…
Platonic friendships - do they exist?
What were your dream names for your kids when you were growing up?
