Anne Rutherford Poet Free verse

Earthbound Angels

I was at a place I didn't want to be,
and was privileged to see angels 
working around me.

The angels in heaven were praising 
and singing, as the night angel
here on earth quietly was 
comforting a lady here on this plane.


With a soothing voice ,the night
angel talked to reassure and
with a touch of a hand  let her 
know someone was there.

There also was a day angel ,as 
busy as she was took time to
cool a hot brow, talk to this
sweet lady suffering her last 
days, like she heard every word.

So give praise to God's angels
here on earth ,they do not look
like angels but angels they are.

So bless them do, 
Nurses they are ,all around you.

 Copyright 2008
Poems From The Heart Series
Anne Rutherford.

This is appropriate for my first poem 
back.

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Linda Mcpeak January 4, 2015 at 4:25 PM Just lovely, Nurses are amazing people, truly angels on earth.

Linda Mcpeak January 4, 2015 at 4:23 PM Just lovely, Nurses are amazing people, truly angels on earth.

Debbie Duncan April 22, 2013 at 8:18 PM love the first line the best, nicely done for your first back. you have an awesome day Anne ;}

Gwendolen Song July 16, 2012 at 2:46 PM Anne, I am pleased to have come back to this one poem about angels and your impression of the nurses who cared for you while you were convalescing...some days I feel like a glorified waitress, other days I feel as tho I can move the world with a healing touch...oh, by the way, I got to talk to John yesterday for 15 min...hope he contacted u...you are nominated the president of the poetry club when we get to heaven! We are gonna all have a blast and I will get to finally meet this lovely man that you write glorious poetry about...hope your heart is healing...luv, gwendolen

Carol Eastman December 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM Always forgotten till needed... This is a great testimonial. Well written.

Don Johnson December 7, 2011 at 3:28 PM Yes the nurses are angels sometimes, if heaven sent they are it....

Sheol Moribund December 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM Dear Anne: Love this poem (my Mom and Grandma were nurses). Thank you 4 reading and commenting on my poem (Teddy Bear). Have a great day!!!

John Loving Iii December 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM and how special they are. i would say 99% of them have a mothers love. john

Andrea Dietrich November 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM YEs,there are some wonderful earth angels, aren't there, Anne? This nicely depicts it!!

Joshua Akinwande November 9, 2011 at 7:00 AM waoo... I love this, really sweet.

Joe Maverick November 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM Yes there is i think much truth in this Anne, it takes somthing special to be a good nurse..

Gwendolen Song October 28, 2011 at 11:17 PM Another nurse deeply appreciates this moving poem....ME! I love to celebrate ALL nurses...they work long hours with little breaks and are having to learn to do so much more with LESS. I still have my fav poem of yours--Sisters! Hugs, hang in there too. gwendolen

Charles Henderson October 27, 2011 at 4:52 PM There's nothing like getting close to the abyss, to make us stop and contemplate. Your experience is well recorded.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM Nice soothing expressions of good omen. I am happy that you have returned to PS, Anne

John Aaron Green October 15, 2011 at 2:52 PM it is so true,,,great eternal poem,,,great to read your words of wisdom,,,even through all the storms of life, you prevail in spirit and truth,,putting your earthly struggles behind you,,pressing forward as a testimony of your strenght and faith...

Poet Destroyer A October 15, 2011 at 2:45 PM Hello, Anne... it's a beautiful day outside ..very hot here in texas ...I praise your poem..,gives me a comforting thought.. on what's among. And EarthLinked with nurses that are here.. with more than duties and reason.. enjoyed..p.d.

Suzanne C. Goudreau October 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM This is beautifully written Anne and it speaks volumes...your inspiration towards angels here on earth are moving and heartfelt. Love, love this one from you..You are truly a blessed poet here on this site and it is such a great pleasure to read your work. Thank you for sharing! Suzanne

Sabastin Gunner October 10, 2011 at 1:51 AM I work with your angels and they are not appreciated enough if you check out my look of faith youll see we are of the same mind love ya

Robert Johnson October 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM Earthbound Angels will soar someday. Their ticket paid, they'll be on their way. And when they leave, may their place be filled. And another nurses account be billed. Robert Johnson October 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM Hi Anne, nice to have a new one to comment on. I'm pretty lax myself these days, so I understand the lull. Take Care.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 7, 2011 at 4:33 PM a beautiful experience Anne so lovely are these lines of precious poetry ... so happy u are feeling better and posting again luv... sorry for late reply.. we are moving and it is exciting and exhausting too.. seems time escapes into thin air day after day... a delight to hear from u and read your words so encouraging to know Angels are watching all the time...happy weekend...

Lori Lucas Mcclure October 6, 2011 at 7:36 PM This is beautiful I am a nurse and this is going in my favorites! Thank you, you made me smile.