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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Devonshire Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 8:44 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
Sweetheart Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 8:42 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..
Boyd Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 6:24 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
Brown Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 4:23 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
Ammutlinra Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 1:50 AM
A good sonnet, heart felt emotions'' Lin~Ra
Dietrich Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 9:17 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
Horsman Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 9:14 PM
enjoyed this Sara, personally can relate. Harry
M V Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Beautiful sonnet,Sara.Nice image of 'wheel' in the couplet.
Laan Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 4:00 PM
very enjoyable read Sara.
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