It brought tears in my eyes. I think this is the poem you were talking about.

Times like these when our dear ones are suffering, we are praying to God for doctors to come out and tell us the good news
In the critical time.

Another heartfelt poem!

Well done capturing the mind of a patient..describing her preferences for how life changing news is delievered

A very valid message much needed. As I too can testify. Well done for helping raise awareness and with such nice rhyming. Definitely worth nominating x

I'm sorry you had to get your news in this fashion. Unfortunately a lot of Dr's don't have that empathy gene to convey heart ripping news to a patient. Your write was done wonderfully, good rhyming throughout and it flowed beautifully.

Drs don't seem to know much about compassion unfortunately that being said a well rhymed piece

This was magnificent, a truly unique poem concept I've never seen before... I've honestly never thought of it, either. We most definitely are two quite different people (judging from your comment on my Nihilism poem, you care an awful lot and it seems I care less with each passing day), and going to the doctor I just want whatever it is to be told to me flat out. I think empathy is an important trait for a doctor, though; not only that, but to gauge and even ask for customer input. A doctor should tailor the experience to the person he/she is dealing with, especially seeing as appointment's tend to be expensive affairs these days. Some people, like yourself, can be traumatized by an apathetic diagnosis; while trying to fix health problems, it's best not to cause PTSD, too.

I hope that the news you got wasn't bad, and your words are wonderful- I'm glad your friend encouraged you to write; myself, as a stranger, encourage you to write more! :)

Sorry if I didn't make much sense throughout my comment; I am in a rambling sort of mood. My bad!

Great job on the write,
S

I like this. It is sad how the bedside manner of most doctor's today have become like a bull in a China shop. Short on compassion, short on time and yet so quick to bill. When I go to the doctors office and watch people as they enter and exit it reminds me of the 29 years I watched automobiles coming off the assembly line. The difference is I knew the autos were completed and the patients are probably just as sick as when they went in.
Good job

Judging Comment

This poem is truthful and it captures a patient’s inner
feelings, anxiety and pain when they need to hear the news
from a doctor who has no feelings what so ever. Sometimes I
feel they are just cold heart-ed and they deliver the news
as if the patient deserves it. There are very few who have
that patience and compassion and this poem really portrays
pain against a doctor’s non compassionate heart.
Well penned…take care

This poem is very true. Doctors sometimes just see an illness and not a human being, its crazy! I've had medical professionals confuse me with other patients and say completely tactless things, yet I've also had doctors cry in front of me , give heartfelt compliments and hilarious jokes. I guess they are human too, they would have to have awfully big hearts in order to treat each patient so warmly.

What a great write, and so true. It’s so easy to forget what words can do to the person they are relayed to. I love the way you penned this.

I think as writers we are very aware of how powerful words (spoken or written) are, this is a very relatable write and something that makes me think about how we use language in our everyday lives....love this write added to favs :)

Ben x

Beautifully written and very tasteful rhyming! Great Job!
-Emily

So kindly and beautifully expressed Kitty Cat Lady.
:) Megan