DOCK SHOCK.
I can recall that I was shocked
when I first had my colon docked
and saw it on the front of me
in the form of an ostomy.
That shock was then compounded by
the thought that I might have to try
to manage how output came out
as that’s what stomas are about.
It was good the nurse was there
to show me rudiments of care
and act as my mentor and guide
in terms of this thing on my side.
Her calm and logical approach
was perfect for a stoma coach
who showed me what I had to do
with the stoma and the pooh.
I learned so much in that first week,
after the shock of my first peek
at that stoma, red and raw
like something never seen before.
But the best thing that I learned
was when my confidence returned
then, the initial shock was gone
and I could simply carry on.
My life had changed in this respect,
for I now knew what to expect
so, now I knew how I could cope
and fill my mind with trust and hope.
For I was now no longer shocked
about my colon being docked
and I could get on with my life
free from all that previous strife.
B.Withers 2024
