When I was kid I went to the hospital
It was terrifying
The smell
The sounds
The people
The machines
I was 9 years old and scared
I was always told this is where you go to die
My mom was a nurse
Bring your kid to work day
Terrifying
I met one of her patients
She had dementia
I was told I could read to her
It would make her happy
While I was reading she flatlined
I didnt know what it was
But she died right in front of me
Then jolted up screaming
IM GOING TO HELL
IM GOING TO HELL
SAVE ME
I dropped my books and ran out screaming for my life
My mom and the doctor came in to help her but it was too late
She was gone
The morgue people came to pick her up
My mom apologized and held me
I watched as they took her body away
Mom took me home
I never spoke a word until bedtime
Ma?
Yes, ladybug
Was she a nice woman?
Yes. Why?
I dont think so.
Why?
She said she was going to hell
Mom was quiet and looked confused
Honey, should never spoke she couldnt
I looked up at my mom and at the age of 9 knew that woman saw hell then tried to come back