Submission by: Solomon Badejoko, MD, MPH
Walking down this cold lonely path home, I wondered if my efforts counted.
I recall ventilated patients struggling with their own breath.
I saw healthcare workers struggle to prone patients, frantically adjusting pressures and giving medicines. Paradoxically, I heard their fear, and saw their thoughts- “it’s about to get real”!
Codes running, expiration time recorded and heads bowed for moments of silence and respect… The procession continued.
Alas, it’s sunset. We tried.
Destiny saved most but Heaven called the rest.
Our efforts perhaps still counted.
It’s time to unwind.
Although we drop the stethoscopes, out comes the cell phones for nocturnal advocacy on mask wearing compliance.
No time to rest. We will conquer this malady called Covid-TOGETHER.
Suddenly the beautiful fall leaves hurry off the road in a whirlwind.
Choppers’ chuff cry broke the silence, bringing in our rescue SEALs: vaccines.
COVID no longer can stop us. Let’s go save more lives!
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