Poem from a different perspective

Here is a poem from a different perspective. Makes me think....

You were my nurse today.

I didn't ask to come here. I didn't ask to stay, but this old tired body broke down and now here is were I lay.

I used to be young and energetic, I used to laugh and dance

But life has put a toll on me so I no longer have that chance.

I remember getting dizzy and I fell right to the floor

The next thing I remember was paramedics coming through my door

The pain is most un-bearable; they say I broke my hip

I wanted to call on you to help me but I had to bite my lip

You came in with a smile and I thought you would help ease the pain

But when I turned on my call light, outside my door I heard you complain

I heard you with another nurse as you talked of last nights date

I didn't want to bother you but the pain simply could not wait

With a frown on your face and a grumbling in your voice, you asked "what do you need?"

Although you were my nurse today, I felt I had to plead

I didn't ask to be here, you made me feel a bother

I am not just an old needy woman lying in a bed, I am someone's friend, sister and mother.

You were my nurse again today, and I didn't want to call

But it's been two days, my sheets have not been changed, and I haven't been bathed at all

I have always done for myself, I have never needed much, but how nice it would be for you to pay attention to me and a little human touch.

You were my nurse today, how I wish I could go home,

But I had rods put in my hip and they say I cannot be alone

Someone else was my nurse today, what a change from the days before.

She seemed happy to take care of me and never made me feel I was a chore.

You were my nurse today what a difference in a life you make

Thank you for loving your job and doing it for my sake