As I Sat On My Hospital Bed Poem by David Harris
As I Sat On My Hospital Bed
As I sat on my hospital bed, many things went around in my head. They had told me that I had suffered several mini strokes. They were not real strokes, but just enough to make me alter some things in my lifestyle. I couldn’t drive my car for at least a month or more. That wasn’t going to be a great loss. I was going to be off work for a couple of weeks or more. That would give me time to relax.
My diet was going to have to change, which was any thing that big. I had to eat less fatty foods and more vegetables. I could on occasions treat myself, but treating myself didn’t mean everyday. When it came to cream and sweet cakes, they did not really bother me.
The biggest crunch and my biggest crime is that I smoke, that would have to go. They realise that it won’t be easy going, I agree with that, but when I think of all the things I’ve got, family, friends and everything. The chances of losing all of them in one gigantic swoop. The smoking can go if it will help. It won’t be any great loss. It may not be easy for me to do it.. The support for me to do it will be there from my family and friends. Let’s hope my will power will stand the test of time.
This has been a warning sign, and believe me I’m taking heed. You only get one chance at life, and you have to give it all you’ve got. If you see a danger in front of you, you eradicate it and carry on. So here, I am sitting on my hospital bed, with all these things buzzing around my head. I am listening to every word said now. Life is too precious to me, to want to throw it all away. Therefore, when I leave the hospital, a new life will beckon that day.
5 October 2007
PS
To all my friends up here a PH. If you don’t find my name appearing in the comments of your poems over the next few weeks. Don’t think I’ve deserted you. I’m not ignoring you, but I’ve been ordered to take a total rest. Therefore, I’m following the doctors orders and resting big time along with getting lots and lots of fresh air. So until near the end of the month when hopefully I will be fit and well enough to come back again. I will simply say Good Luck and God Bless to everyone. I am going to miss you all my friends.
DVH
the next title to yr next poem ought to be... 'As I got out My Hospital Bed.'
You take care of your self and kick that nasty habit.....every day with out one the damage done can be erased......give it to the Lord and he will help you beat it: O)
Oh dear David, thank goodness that they were those 'mini strokes' and not a major one...How scared you must be....See, God wasn't ready for you yet, he still needs you here on earth and that is blessing for Vera, your family, friends and all who love you or have been comforted by you...I wish you a speedy recovery and know you can kick the smoking thing...When you do, whenever you're around the smell after that it makes you feel ill. Honest, it happens.. I'm not writing here, as you know, anymore for other reasons, in fact tonight is my first venture in here in about a week....I've read this and another sad one from Eagle Hawk. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers...God bless and keep you safe for you have to much to give here still on earth....That is, if one puts faith in your words...Rest, be calm and in the long run, as to here, PH is not the best place to be nowdays until they can clean up their security issues. love to you from me. marci.m. xoxoxo
be restful and cheerful, david to bounce back with double the vogour... love indira
brilliant piece of writing.the hospital is a very awful place to be, its so full of negative energy.
life is too precious, and we only get one chance. its worth making all the changes. i should know, i have been there.
David, We tend to go on about our business, without realizing how fragile our lives really are. I'm saddned that you have had a series of mini-strokes, but I am greatful that they have pointed toward some lifestyle changes, which will hopefully keep you with us for many, many years to come! Take the positive from the situation, so that you can continue to enjoy life! Huge hugs of support! ! Dee
Dear David Rest and heal you wonderful person. Love duncan X
Dear David, You dont worry about us here in PH, its very kind that you care so much about us, but right now the most important is your health and that you get more rest. but i am very thankful for your great concern to all of us. please take sometime to rest. you are always on my Prayer.god bless you always and your family. With love and care and hug and prayer, Mary :)
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4/19/2024 1:04:26 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Such you have said has so happened to me credit to the smoking quit also must I For future you have spoken rest body and soul the morrow will come with your pen