I spent 48 hrs in a&e
I know the TV program is 24 hrs
I didn’t even expect to be there that long
I didn’t expect to go at all
A Saturday evening trip to out of hours gp
Turned into an immersive summary
Of the state of the once great NHS
I didn’t have a bed
For any of the time I was admitted
The ladies who helped me
When my IV beeping it needed attention
Was keeping me up at night
Wrapped blankets around me as I shivered
Unable to hold my temperature
Were not nurses
The nurses were over run
With too many patients for the amount working
No the ladies of the IV lounge
We’re just further along in their journey than me
They never saw a bed either
48 hrs ahead of me
Discharged like an angel leaving
One at a time
As I’m half conscious, only slightly coherent
As the antibiotics start to kick in
Good bye my love
They finally discharged me
I hope you get out soon
And get well soon
Rhiannon Writes 