The Nurse

Your eyes glued on the heart monitor
With a beating heart you count the heart beat
The ailing whether Paula or Peter
For him you fight ailment’s Afreet

Their sinking pulse pricks your heart
Their high BP torments your soul
Increased urea pierces you like dart
Much beyond your duty is your role

Patients are left in your tender care
And meticulous vigilance of night and day
Your resolute dedication, your qualities rare
With no one in attendance in the sickbay

Scary and smelly wounds you soothe
With courage infectious afflictions deal
You fight with sufferings nail and tooth
For care of patients, medication and meal

For sick and ailing you sacrifice night’s sleep
Resisting summon of your lover’s cozy arms
Your heart bleeds with affection deep
Your energy flows with divine charms
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 11/16/2011 12:43:00 AM
my beloved gramma was a dedicated nurse and her heart 'always bleeds with affection deep' till today. a beautiful dedication sir. thank you
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Date: 2/8/2009 1:38:00 PM
Havent read anything new from you lately, you dont have a case of writers block do you. Love this piece still though I already commented on it. Enjoy your day.
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Date: 1/2/2009 9:02:00 PM
hi Mohammad, thank you for your comment on my write, I am a nurse and I know all too well, what it is to deal with some who is ill, it's a very hard and demanding job, as usual your penchant for pulling the reader in with your writes, is truly amazing, I hope that this year finds you well, take care my friend, love D-nyce
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Date: 1/2/2009 10:36:00 AM
Wow!!! This is an awe inspiring poem with beautiful imagery and blooming with colors. I am deeply impressed. Thanks for your encouraging comments on my poem The Nurse. I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. -Mohammad
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Date: 1/1/2009 5:42:00 PM
Nice tribute to nurses. I am a nurse so I really appreciate your positive view. And yes, their is the emotional component helping others through the tough times. I've shed tears many times over the years. Blessings to you for sharing this one with us. I am touched. Karen
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Date: 1/1/2009 11:43:00 AM
this poem screams emergency and stitches, Loved it as truthful and the way life treats us no matter who we are. thank you for your comments on my poetry as well.
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Date: 12/30/2008 5:41:00 PM
Wonderful tribute to an admirable profession. Any nurse would appreciate the time and effort you put into this write. Very thoughtful and exceptional. Love, Shar
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Date: 12/30/2008 4:41:00 PM
Beautiful tribute to kind, giving, compassionate souls. amazing expression, as always, love, Kristin
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Date: 12/30/2008 12:52:00 PM
A wonderful tribute to those who care for the sick with such tender compassion. Nicely fitting for those well deserving recognition! ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/30/2008 11:55:00 AM
A lovely tribute to the many Florence Nightingales of this world... '...beyond your duty is your role' is a magnificent phrase! Well done my friend!! Best wishes, Keith
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