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Tribute to Nurses


To all those men and women who have opted to work as nurses. Bless you for your dedication and kindness. For my sister who has worked as a nurse for over 30 years. God love you Margarete. Love you. Susan






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She travels up and down
the fluorescent lit hallways
death, disease, new life,
joy and sorrow as she goes.
Doctors making rounds,
long hectic, monotonous days
passing medications,
sharing triumphs and the bitter woes.

The concrete floors along the way,
always neat and clean
too many things to do
and too few hours are left.
She feels the pain in her back
and the aching of her feet.
Those moments she has to say good-bye
leave her so bereft.

A quiet moment to sort it out
where she can stop and think
she loves her job and tells herself,
"Yes, I am content."
Call light on she walks the distance.
Her patient wants a drink.
The time clock calls. She heads for home,
proud but tired and spent.











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