A REFLECTION POETRY PROMPT

What If…

Reflecting on career choices

I often look back on my career as a nurse To my very first day when I felt somewhat cursed — A posting in paediatric cardiology administration declared Kids not being my forté, I was overcome with dread.

But a fellow grad was sitting beside me that day, She wanted to work there so we asked if we may swap our assignments — to adult cardiology I went; Saved by a comrade — or an angel was sent?

I often think back, wondering about my career and its course defined instantly in that daunting moment of discourse. Where would I be if we hadn’t swapped wards? Would nursing have dispensed as many rewards?

Truth be told, I will never know. I’m grateful for the opportunities bestowed from New Zealand to Canada, two worlds apart; Regardless of where — caring is embedded in my heart.

A HUGE shout-out to Karen Schwartz for tagging me on the fab Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)’s prompt on reflections.

I had missed this one — and so am incredibly grateful for a prod, especially when my brain is fried these days and I can’t seem to muster up much creativity when it comes to writing.

For my frequent followers — but mindful of the writings on tag-festing right now, so I ain’t tagging a soul! — I hope more of you will join in these fun challenges to get the creative juices flowing.