My Poetry: Routine Surgery

Routine Surgery

She was scared as it was time to leave

The doctor and nurses were ready

It’s not as bad as it used to be

He’s the head of cardiology

 

She was scared as they go to leave

The family was busy praying

They wave “See you soon!” with worried smiles

As she goes away to surgery

 

She was scared as she started to go under

The surgeon gets to work

The hours go by very, very slowly

And somethings not quite right

 

They were scared waiting in that tiny room

The doctor explained with consolation

Time is stopped, and all stands still

And they know she’s gone away.