Saving a Life

Getting over one's fears

Is a challenging task

One of my own has occured over the years

And it will not be the last

A couple days before Christmas, I went to a family event

Where my uncle collapsed, not breathing

In just a few seconds, which felt like torment

I had to decide what to do, while everyone was seething

All eyes were on me as I was fighting an internal battle

In one swift motion my assessment began

I looked from head to toe, then near his clavicle

Then at his chest, and I came up with a plan

I started compressions, 30 to 2

Then stopped, looked at his breathing, and some family jumped in

And then I continued

Until the ambulance arrived, and took over, looking at his skin

They stabilized, they took him, and my job was almost done

The EMT came over, and told me I did well

With a big sigh, I realized I had overcome

One of my biggest fears since training, and I almost fell

Although it was scary, I managed to overcome my fears,

Used the training I have learned to save a life,

And for many more years,

I will continue on this path, and save even more lives.