Watching the patient

[Antikigirl, ASN, RN]

Someone brought up the use of cameras in rooms...heck and I thought baby monitors in rooms was crossing a line of privacy....

So I thought how I would feel...not if..but WHEN it is my turn...and I thought that maybe we should all remember something....

My Times

by TriageRN

I lay in my bed, and can barely move.

The pain in my hips that nothing can soothe.

I think of the times, the "use to have been"

And a tear crosses my cheek, and I think of my end.

I use to be a mother, a friend, and a wife.

Tending my children, full of strife.

Running after baseballs, making a meal.

Kissing a "boo boo", which always did heal!

I was active in everything my family held dear,

And taught by example with nothing to fear.

I gave lots of hugs, advice, and lots of smiles,

And hoped that my teachings would last quite a while.

I really lived life, through the ups and the downs,

And tried to overcome obstacles with out any frowns.

I cherished my days, with the loved ones I shared,

My loving late husband for whom I was paired.

But now I am in bed, a fall risk they say...

And ponder the relevance of all those fine days.

A camera in my room, a baby monitor too...

A caregiver tending me, and I never know who.

It makes me think of all those fine days,

Where I loved so much, and taught in all ways...

And wonder where the cameras were, and think of the "whens",

Why couldn't someone be watching me and learning from me THEN...

[rnmom3153]

HI TriageRN, I don't know if you saw my response to your poem on the camera in room thread but I can't find it now so....

Your poem is OUTSTANDING!!! :balloons: :kiss :yelclap: :cheers: :bowingpur: :thankya: :flowersfo

Yeah, I think that about covers it!:yeahthat: You are so creative. Your poem really says it all! Thank you, Carol

[sweetielin]

beautiful!

[DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP]

Your poem is beautiful and thoughtful!

Thanks for sharing!:Holly1: