Coma - Like Situation Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Waking from a deep sleep induced by medication is difficult
to realize unless it has happened to you personally, I feel.

Lifeless and dependent upon others to care for you when in
this particular state of unconsciousness.

Reacting, not knowing how you're supposed to react, being
confused and unsure of what to do.

Watching others around you, doing what they've been taught,
learning what to say when asked questions.

But really not knowing how another is feeling after going
through this coma-like situation.

At times saying or doing something that actually hurts
their feelings, even if they don't say anything.

It's important that you know this so you will not be so
uncompassionate and cruel without meaning to.