Pulse Check
I heard the myth of the mother's cry
Never did I want it to be true
I heard the myth of the mother's cry
But then I heard Her shouting out to you
Pulse check.
None.
Save my baby, Lord.
She cried out.
How could you not?
Hearing Her pain and fear, Lord.
Pulse check.
None.
Pacing and turning.
Sitting and standing.
Lord, where are you?
Redial that phone one more time.
Pulse check.
None.
Lord, my God
Why have you forsaken me?
Where are you?
Save my baby, Lord!
Pulse check.
None.
We're over thirty now,
Compressions start.
Epi now.
Who's next up?
Pulse check.
None.
We're praying again
Lord, we come to you
Asking for a miracle
We need you.
Pulse check.
None.
I heard the myth of the mother's cry
Nothing compares to that
Today I heard the mother's cry
After an hour, this was the longest hour.
Pulse check.
None.
None.
Chelsea May LaRue is a Chaplain Resident at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. In this resident year, Chelsea May is specializing in working with pediatric patients, their loved ones, and staff. Chelsea May uses journaling and poetry as a way to reflect on experiences in chaplaincy and CPE. She may be reached at chelseamaylaw@gmail.com