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A Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy came in the door To take him out in the wide hall to walk He got to go places he hadn't been before He saw folks that hadn't seen and to them talk P.T. helped him get up so he wouldn't fall Nurses came to help him take a shower All obstacles placed against gray wall Minutes upon minutes turned into hour With just a normal old age human ear We listened to noises in hall by day If animal outside alerted by brey Tightly enclosed in hospital room we couldn't hear The situation sometimes made me feel As if in this case I was simply third wheel

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 12/30/2010 8:44:00 AM
God bless those physical therapists and the work they do, Sara. Your last two lines are witty, but I love the way you describe how the PTs help patients. Excellent poem! Forgive me for not reading more; I've got the flu and it's been keeping me in bed. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/30/2010 8:42:00 AM
Never a third wheel Sara but the center of it all my friend.. u inspire others to do well and to go forward with life by your shining example luv...great write on a positive note always... all is well that ends well .. never giving up is the key luv..
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Date: 12/30/2010 6:24:00 AM
I didn't realy understand until I got to the end. But then I understood because I have been there my freind. We all feel helpless and left out when we can not make or help a loved get well. I hope things are better for you now. sincerly Bobb Marly
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Date: 12/30/2010 4:23:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Sara. I will be back after the New Year to read more of your poetry. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/30/2010 1:50:00 AM
A good sonnet, heart felt emotions'' Lin~Ra
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Date: 12/29/2010 9:17:00 PM
More poems from your hospital wait, huh, Sara!! Sorry you felt like a third wheel. Hospitals will do that to you. I enjoyed this one. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 12/29/2010 9:14:00 PM
enjoyed this Sara, personally can relate. Harry
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Date: 12/29/2010 8:45:00 PM
Beautiful sonnet,Sara.Nice image of 'wheel' in the couplet.
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Date: 12/29/2010 4:00:00 PM
very enjoyable read Sara.
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