Do You “Ken” Who I Am?
A kenning is a form of metaphoric poetry that describes someone or something without using its name. It normally has two words in each line and four lines in total. Thus, it can be used to create riddles about people or objects. In this poem, you work out which kenning describes which professional that cared for, or treated me, during my time as an inpatient. Have fun! Oh and this list isn’t complete! The care received has been much appreciated. Thanks to all hospital staff in all professions.
Professions: 1.Auxiliary Nurse, 2.Consultant, 3.Microbiologist, 4.Pharmacist, 5.Phlebotomist, 6.Physician Associate, 7.Physiotherapist, 8.Porter, 9.Radiographer, 10.Staff Nurse
a. Fungi finder
Little life-form lover
Sub-cellular specialiser
Culture king
b. Cocktail creator
Drug prescriber
Chemical collaborator
Medicine magician
c. Tourniquet tightener
Vein seeker
Sharp scratcher
Blood remover
d. Observation taker
Medicine giver
Picc line flusher
Chemotherapy sorter
e. Question asker
Knowledge gatherer
Problem solver
Decision reacher
f. Aspirate collector
Advice giver
Dependent practitioner
Medical generalist
g. Beep responder
Bed changer
Snack finder
Pan emptier
h. High energy user
Diode placer
Inside imager
Photograph interpreter
i. Movement restorer
Exercise combiner
Pain resolver
Holistic worker
j. App coordinator
Patient minder
Corridor navigator
Wheelchair handler
Flynne’s Barn is a place where young people living with cancer can come together and find connection in beautiful surroundings and provides a range of immersive outdoor and creative experiences. I am sharing one poem per day during September 2022 to raise money for this charity. To DONATE, visit my GO FUND ME page. Many thanks.
NHS Grampian Endowment Fund raises money and accepts donations that are used to “make a difference” to the care of patients and families in Grampian.
The Endowment Fund team works with a range of health care professionals, including doctors, nurses and service managers, to provide some of the most advanced medical equipment available. Endowment Funds also provide “extras” to make patients’ stays in hospital more comfortable.
