Medmic: Poetry

Assurance of Life

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James HIggins has written poetry his entire life. “At the ages of myself and my wife, there is, of course, some caregiving and concern that compels to write about it.”

Unsterile

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The Post Shift Poet is written by an emergency physician practicing in the United States. After each shift, they write one poem. 

The Smoke Billows

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Prisca Mbonu is a current medical student at The Burnett School of Medicine based in Fort Worth, Texas. She possesses a deep passion for narrative medicine. Throughout her time in medical school, she has led initiatives to integrate the humanities into medical training through various projects and programs.

Never-Ending Residency

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Joe Bisicchia writes of our shared dynamic. An Honorable Mention recipient for the Fernando Rielo XXXII World Prize for Mystical Poetry, he has written four published collections of poetry. He also has composed hundreds of individual works that have been published in over one hundred publications. The former broadcaster is director of public affairs for a health system in New Jersey and is a Practicing Excellence certified clinician coach. He earned his BA at La Salle University and is currently on the MFA track at Lindenwood University. To see more of his work, visit widewide.world.

The Mansion of Unfinished Things

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MAHEK KHWAJA is a Karachi-based writer and editor with a background in English Literature and medical publications. Her work has appeared in journals such as Hektoen International and explores themes of healing, identity, and cultural expression. She draws inspiration from personal experiences, including caregiving, to write reflective poetry.

What’s in a Name?

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Ms. Wendy Dereix is a retired English teacher from Dayton, Ohio. “Poetry is where I often find universal truths emerging from a simple idea or happenstance. This poem sprang from a short, mundane conversation in passing with a family member in the health profession. I am submitting it here in honor of all healthcare workers in search of their own universal truths.”