By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
Antiseptic fumes fill my raw nostrils
disembodied voices swirl above me
Television commercials blare in unison
leaking from the doorways of untold rooms
Beeps and buzzers assault my ears
rubber heeled medical personnel
dart in and out their squeaky stampede
heralding the advancing doom
Chest tightens breath leaves my lungs
with no return intake or relief
Silent screams resonate in my head
the ceaseless nightmare continues
Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words 
This hurts I hope you are okay 💜
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Hi Willow, thank you so much for your care and concern. I am okay. I had to go back to the hospital that nearly killed me two years ago, to retrieve my medical records. Entering the building started up the nightmares again. I suppose it was similar to flash-backs. I was so ill when I left there it was horrendous. But, as soon as I got out info the fresh air and the freedom my car afforded, I was pretty much alright except, I had to get my feelings written out. Thank you again. ((hugs)) ❤️
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What an awful experience for you, I do empathise. Thank goodness you are okay and I pray you never need to visit there again 💜
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I refuse to be treated in that facility. When I was suffering badly with COVID-19 and pneumonia, the ambulance came to get me and said they were taking me “there.” I refused and they said I had no choice … it was during the ice storm and I told them I’d walk the 30 miles home if they took me “there.” Thankfully they took me to my local hospital. 🤔
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Thank goodness for that 💜💜 it’s a good job the listened to you 💜😌
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You OK Ami? Haven’t seen a post for a while.
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Hi Di, yes I’m ok. Have been working diligently on NaNoWriMo as well as entering a couple of other competitions, so I’ve not “blogged” much of late. This piece came out of me after I had to go into the hospital that almost ended my life two years ago out of several instances of neglect and other horrible things. The memories were kicked into high drive and I couldn’t wait to leave that place. Anyway, a nap afterward produced a recurring nightmare about the incident and so of course, I had to write about it. I greatly appreciate your care and concern, truly. Hope all is well over in your corner of the works? ((hugs)) 💗
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This seems so real. The pain and feelings of agony are so intense. I hope it’s not something real or recent? ❤️
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Hi Sadje, the actual incident was two years ago. Earlier, I had to go back to the facility to retrieve some medical records and just the smell of the place set me into high anxiety and brought back my nightmares. I’m ok – thank you for checking. ((hugs)) 💞
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I’m sorry you had such a bad experience and memories of your stay. Take care.
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