When I was younger, my patient notes I would write
In passive voice, imposter syndrome I was still trying to fight
Even when I had made a decision I was afraid to say it was me
Most of the time I felt was treading on ground shaky
If I used the active voice, instead of “I” I wrote “we”
To suggest that it was the team’s decision, not mine individually
Wha a coward I was, the thought makes me cringe
On others’ opinion I wanted my decisions to hinge
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It is only in recent years that I feel confident enough
To use active voice in my notes, it was tough
To break out from the safety of the crowd
And take ownership of my decisions, stand alone and proud
To assert with an “I” and not hide behind a vague “we”
To stand by my decisions unwaveringly
Credit or criticism, both I am willing to own
When the responsibility is mine alone
Passion...unbridled 