Stand By Me


Hello all….gawd I’m fucked
My second 12 hour day shift , working alongside 
One twenty something, one thirty something and one forty something
It was a bloody busy shift 
And
By 7 pm the 20 and 30 year olds were on their last legs 
I looked like the wreck of the Hesperus 
But still upright and still almost cheerful 

Someone brought us a cake which we devoured like zombies
With cups of hastily made tea and much weary laughter

Then more call bells went off 
And we got on with it

Home with a gin ,now
Roger is licking my feet
Mary is cuddling up with Bun on the couch 

Even Weaver is trying to look remotely sympathetic 
Bed soon

 

6 comments:

  1. Sleep long and deeply. You've earned it. xx

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  2. Barbara Anne9:40 pm

    I once saw a cartoon of Snoopy saying the best thing is laughter and sleep. After your very busy and very long shifts, hope you and your weary co-workers had some good laughs and now you cozy and in dreamland.

    Hugs!

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  3. Anonymous9:57 pm

    As an RN for 44 years….day shift has a tendency to be very hectic compared to nights…..was wondering if you were going to notice it when you worked or mentioned anything similar.

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  4. Anonymous10:01 pm

    long shift....all of you weary and headed home after cake.... ahh....and *stand by me* is on my top ten list of favorite songs of my life....says so much. sleep well....cuddle those animals...and be refreshed tomorrow!
    Susan M/ Calif.

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  5. I honestly don't know how you do it John. I worry about you.

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  6. Have a good night's sleep, John. You earned it!

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