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A poem about struggling with hearing loss

Posted By melw23

"A poem about struggling with hearing loss"

About: Kings Cross Health and Community Care Centre / Audiology Service

(as the patient),

A poem about struggling with hearing loss.

What???
I’m getting old
I’m getting deaf.
Saps my confidence. It makes me wary.
Traveling by bus is really scary.

I miss the bird song, but not barking dogs.
I miss loving words, but not his snoring.
I hate silent bikes, chattering diners,
Missing subtitles, crackly telephones.

I’m getting deaf.
I’m getting old.
I do need help on my life’s Odyssey.
I am grateful for Audiology.
The staff listen and they do hear my needs.
For hearing aids and for comforting deeds.

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Responses

Response from Sarah Bruce, Personal Assistant, Audiology, NHS Tayside nearly 2 years ago
Sarah Bruce
Personal Assistant, Audiology,
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 08/02/2023 at 09:54
Published on Care Opinion at 09:54

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Dear melw23

A big Thank You from Audiology for this lovely poem. You are very talented. We have a Huddle twice a week where all staff attend and I will take great delight in reading this out to them. I am very pleased to hear that you are listened too and your needs are met by our Team of Audiologists.

Thank You Again

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Update posted by melw23 (the patient)

So glad you liked my poem. I find writing is really relaxing.

Response from Sarah Bruce, Personal Assistant, Audiology, NHS Tayside nearly 2 years ago
Sarah Bruce
Personal Assistant, Audiology,
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 10/02/2023 at 10:36
Published on Care Opinion at 10:36

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Dear melw23

I just wanted to let you know that I read your poem at the Audiology Huddle yesterday to all our staff and they gave you a round of applause. Thank you so much for taking the time to write the poem, it really does make a difference to the staff when someone takes the time to do something nice like this.

Best wishes

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Update posted by melw23 (the patient)

I am so glad. I try to stay positive and writing poetry helps.

Two-faced January makes me wary.

It pretends that all is upbeat and new.

But last year’s problems were really scary.

My current life is still very askew.

But the nights are slowly getting lighter,

Although the weather is bitterly cold,

My mood is definitely much brighter,

So I’ll persevere and smile and be bold.

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