I am a patient on Grasmere (Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre) ward and I've written a poem about it:
Thank You Grasmere
When I came to hospital, I wanted to be better
I find it hard talking, so I’ve put it in a letter
I hadn’t heard of Grasmere but was told I had to go there
I was nervous to come to the ward but was welcomed in by Claire
There was many patients, some as young as me
And after I came in, I was given toast and tea
There are always new faces every single day
But the patients and the nurses always know the right things to say
When I feel anxious, I can find someone who’ll talk
Or take myself into the garden to have a little walk
I love how the nurses can always calm me down
Even if it isn’t my named nurse, there is always someone around
I don’t know how Mark and Jeff cope with all the girls
And everyone always comments on Kelly’s lovely curls
I like all the nurses, but my favourite is Elaine
But when I get anxious, I get really bad chest pain
I enjoy the activity room and sitting with Chels
Getting things off my chest with her makes me feel more myself
I don’t have a diagnosis, but they think its ADHD
Because one minute I’m upset, then I’m as hyper as can be
I find it really hard to get out of bed
Because most of the time I’ve got a sore head
I’m a better person, just after 11 days
I haven’t shouted at anyone, I’ve definitely changed my ways
I’ve learnt to deal with my emotions better than I did
As in the past all I’ve done is keep my feelings hid
Every patient is here with a different matter
They are all lovely, always up for a natter
When I came to hospital, I thought I’d lost my mind
But every single nurse was so welcoming and kind
To deal with emotions, now I’ll know what to do
And all I’ve got for Grasmere ward, is a big massive thank you!
"My poem about Grasmere ward"
About: Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre / Ward T2 (Grasmere Ward) Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre Ward T2 (Grasmere Ward) L35 5DR
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