Sandra Haight Poet Dizain

Humane Heroes

I hear it from across my river view-
the echoed horn of Metro-North's rail train.
At early dawn, I sit and wonder who
is going to the City to sustain
essential duties- heroes so humane-
those doctors, nurses, aides, to lend support,
along with first responders who deport
to hospitals where Covid patients bide.
There- they at risk help stay day's death report;
own fearfulness of sickness override.


April 9, 2020

~HM~
Contest: Brian's Choice 5
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 05/08/2020

Note:
Metro-North trains go through the Hudson Valley
along the Hudson River to Grand Central Station in 
New York City.  Because of the Coronavirus, they 
run on a limited schedule for essential employees 
who work and are needed in the Metropolitan area.

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Eve Roper April 10, 2020 at 11:33 PM Great tribute to those that are out in the public because their jobs require them to be there. When so many are out of work. My heart goes out to the ill and those that are trying to survive in the little they have and wish they could go back to work. Good luck in Beth's contest. Have a beautiful Easter Sunday.

Jan Allison April 9, 2020 at 2:25 PM what a super tribute to these heroes who risk their own lives to save others:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt April 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM Thoughtful and timely take on the contest theme, Sandra. A lovely acknowledgment of those heroes who are going to work and often putting themselves in harm's way. Well done and good luck. Stay safe.