Coma

Simple-Man87

Awoken to darkness, silence and darkness

Feeling the movement of unraveling bandage

Lying motionless, bordering carcass

As the doctors and nurses assess the damage, 

The Angel in the distance assures safe passage.

 

Three empty syringes to assuage the pain

Ability to move limited to a blink

Inevitably in this prison, he is to remain

Deeper and deeper within the mind, he'll sink,

Searching his mental library for the missing link.

 

He cries and begs for life through screams and tears

But only whispers, exhale through the plastic hose

Missing the growth of his kids, his biggest fear

Trapped within this state of comatose,

The curtains of reality begin to close.

  • Author: Simple-Man87 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 18th, 2017 12:41
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • orchidee

    A fine write S. We can't know how much they may sense or be conscious of. It's said that it helps to still talk to them, that the curtains won't close altogether.
    I visited someone over 6 months in a coma. Sadly, the curtains closed up..... you know.

    • Simple-Man87

      My apologies for bringing up that memory. Also, condolences. Thank you for taking the time to read.

      • orchidee

        It's OK, and it's 25 years ago now. I truly thought the person would come out of It. It was a comfort in a way, that SOMETHING actually happened in the situation.

        • Simple-Man87

          I understand. I pulled the plug on my mother a few years back. It is a relief, but hard at the time.

        • Christina8

          This is a really touching poem. From the perspective of a nurse, this really touched my heart. I always wondered what/if they were thinking but gave them my best care. You have written this subject very well and eloquently, I think. Although it is a sad subject. Great job!

          • Simple-Man87

            Thank you Christina. You're a nurse? That's so awesome.. you get to help people everyday, be apart of what saves lives... Thank you

            • Christina8

              I am a nurse but taking some time off for family for now. 🙂 But this is your poem and it was awesome!

              • Simple-Man87

                Thank you for your kindness

              • FredPeyer

                SM, your poem is awesome. Even though we do not know what is going on inside the brain of a coma victim, you used your imagination well to paint a very believable picture. Kudos

                • Simple-Man87

                  Thank you..i very much appreciate that.



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