Veneer
Please note that this is not intended as a criticism of the medical profession, but rather an observation about how our society deals with terminal illness and death.
Veneer belongs to the following groups:
All Out Emotion, Melbourne & Victoria and Vibration in Art and Verse - VAVoom!When you face the unknown
The great black hole of, what?
The final journey
the end which may be the beginning
how do you cope with the ghastly finality
If you don’t believe in an afterlife
a glorious reward for a life of service
what then?
what comfort do you derive
from watching the hourglass empty?
Our society has an answer to that
it is a medical answer
couched in euphemisms
providing a veneer
over the reality of ‘future’
You might be uncomfortable
we will do our best to make you comfortable
we have many tricks up our sleeves
we will manage your pain
there are resources you can access
So your days are filled with cocktails
of drugs
Not the ones you imagined
when you were young
but a careful balance of relief and side-effect
You watch as the dog chases its tail
and the parasite that is now part of you
saps your strength
as you count out the pills
while the clock ticks relentlessly
linaji
I was just thinking how glad I am I don’t do medicine.. Your missed by me and this hits a huge point straight up !! hugs too!
Susan Trigg replied
Thank you dear linaji! I hope you are always able to avoid medicine – it’s a two-edged sword, to be sure. I’m trying to both ‘be in the moment’ and also step back occasionally and reflect. I can feel you sending good vibes my way :)
erich biemer
powerful…powerful stuff here…..i know it so well…..
namaste
Susan Trigg replied
I’m sorry that you’re able to connect with this from your own experience, but I appreciate your comment. Best wishes!
Coronus
This penetrated me! So much so that I don’t have an articulate comment. wow!
Susan Trigg replied
Thanks, Jonathan – it’s a difficult subject to write about, but nonetheless important I feel :)
Coronus
P.S I used to work in Healthcare – and sadly this described a situation that ninty percent of my patients found themselves in.
autumnwind
This is a reality many of us must face. Your words are hard hitting and affect me deeply. A difficult write to think about, and so well written. Warmest wishes to you. hugs, shar xoxoxo
Susan Trigg replied
Many thanks, shar! I appreciate your support for my work, and your good wishes :)
JaneSolomon
Very difficult subject. The reality is hard to imagine. The pain of having someone you love being terminally is as hard as it must be for the person. Thank you for sharing. xx
Susan Trigg replied
Thank you Jane – yes, it’s difficult to come to terms with, but we must, unfortunately. Writing about it is my way of trying to make sense of it, and let the hurt out. Stay well :)
Jane Keats
Susan Trigg replied
Thank you so much – what a lovely surprise!!
skinnyman
A tour de force S….:) x
Susan Trigg replied
Thank you so much, skinnyman!!
Bekyy93
Congrats on being featured in All Out Emotion
:)
- Bekyyx
Susan Trigg replied
Thank you, Bekyy93 :)