14 hours -
without food
or drink
or bathroom break
no time off feet
or time to pause
mind is in one spot
body another
focus is hazy
pen in pocket
paper too
8 meds
5 IVs
3 doctors to call
and 2 folk to subdue

Cup of juice
Interpret rhythm
Up to bathroom
Talk to family
Call x-ray
Change dressing
Back to bed
Sign consent
Lend an ear
Clean the spill
Check orders
Call the doctor
Get pain meds
Suction trach
Get a move on

Okay
Breathe