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Sitting and waiting in this room alone, Cold and silent, with whispering moans: Behind these curtains of tragedy, I sit alone with unknown misery. Test after test are becoming my norm With nothing else left Except these crippling tours, Of another night spent — In the emergency ward. Beeps and tones are all that I dream As I watch the monitors – green lights, serene. Up and down goes the green line, On the monitor, that's wasting my life. I'm in a dream I wish to ignore, I can't wake up from this ungodly war As needles of hell cut my veins Bringing me only torture and pain! No cure obtained for what I endure, Just piles of records with no known cures. I need the answers in that which I seek, So I can live my life and finally be free! But as far as I know and am able to see Hope is striped with each passing scene As needles are pronged into my arms, These needles of hell dealt me wrong! All I want is to be back in my life, Back on my feet, to run without strife! Back to the days, I used to adore As I'm tired of these curses my body endures! Please, please I sincerely do plead No more emergency visits for me; Sitting alone and brought to my knees, Just find the cure, and let my soul be — Please!
Sometimes life drops us to our knees. We can either give up or fight to see the next day. I have watched many loved ones in and out of the ER. The green line moves across the screen until a flat line appears.
Doctors rush in, paddles rubbed, and zap. The heart comes back. Needles streamed into the vines. Moans of agony escape through the lips of the person we love.
We’re helpless. All we can do is watch and pray God gives us one more day with the one who lies in bed motionless.
A Few Thoughts To Consider
What is Your Point of View?
In times of helplessness, what strategies or coping mechanisms do you find most helpful for maintaining hope and resilience?
Share a personal experience when you witnessed the power of prayer or positive thinking in a difficult situation. How did it impact your outlook on life?
Reflecting on your own experiences, what advice would you give to someone who is facing a challenging situation and feeling powerless to change it?
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