The Whispers of Wellness

Title: The Whispers of Wellness

Amidst the hustle, there’s a weary sigh,
As sick shaming prevails, under judgment’s eye,
A silent battle fought, in offices so cold,
Pretending to be well, each story left untold.

The fear of reprimand, a heavy cloak to bear,
No room for weakness, vulnerability to share,
In a culture that prioritizes desk-bound devotion,
Workers succumb to colds, seeking an elixir’s potion.

Medicine cabinets become a secret shrine,
Prescriptions and remedies, the desperate incline,
Dayquil and Nyquil, swallowed like hope,
Masking the symptoms, just to cope.

Yet, the cycle persists, an endless masquerade,
Beneath the façade, a longing for change pervades,
For compassion to replace judgment’s harmful sting,
Where wellness thrives and authenticity is king.

Let us dismantle the barriers, the sick shaming walls,
Embrace a culture that understands and calls,
For empathy and understanding, a breath of fresh air,
Where health is prioritized, in workplaces fair.

Keywords: sick shaming, judgment, vulnerability, elixir, masquerade, empathy.