To The Nhs Poem by Mary Champion

Thank you!

Thank you for being there,
for caring,
for going the extra mile,
for taking so much time and trouble
to minimise my pain
and to maximise my comfort.

Thank you!
Thank you for not short-changing me
for being old.

My condition is not life threatening,
but you still take it seriously.
No concern is dismissed,
no question unanswered.

I forgive you
for the awful admin,
for the letters not sent,
for the stupid forms,
and for the frustrating hours spent hanging on the phone.

I forgive you!

I forgive you
because, when we are scared and in pain,
when it really matters,
you really care


and you always do your best.

Thank you!