The Heart Nurse

I wrote this poem for my heart Failure Nurse at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary her name is
Maureen O'Donald and she did a great job looking after me and helping me understand my condition.
Thank You Maureen.

If you feel a little anxious
There's a person close at hand
Make a phone call to the heart nurse
who will help you understand
I know at times it's scary
When your not sure what to do
But your heart nurse has the answers
To the questions bothering you
They can help with medication
And a sympathetic ear
They are always there to listen
And alleviate your fear
with a sensible new diet
And the right amount of sleep
Making sure your body's rested
With the right amount to eat
To keep track of your progress
You must weigh yourself each day
And maybe do the smartest thing
Throw cigarettes away
Try some gentle exercise
You might like what you find
You may not have the strongest heart
but you'll have a stronger mind.

c.Diane Heron

The Big Heart

This was the very first poem I ever wrote after being told I had Heart Failure in 2006


I smiled when Doctors told me
My that heart had grown too big
It wasn't working properly
The Valves just didn't fit

They said we'll do investigations
To find out what went wrong
We can give you medication
to make your heart grow strong

They waited for my answer
They watched me curiously
But this problems not so serious
If you could imagine being me?

Of course my hearts got bigger
The cause is not unknown
It comes from being a mother
And the love that I've been shown

I said dont need medication
to fix whats wrong with me
If I need investigation's
I'll look up my family tree

I think that you should speak to God
Who will explain my situation
A mother carries so much love
Her hearts the transportation

So if my hearts got bigger..
It's not that I'm unwell
It's just that Ive had to much Love
That's what made it swell


© Diane Heron