Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

Naomi the Invisible Cna

Naomi has seen this sight many times before 
She knows Mrs. Bee will be gone in two days
If not before

She makes her as comfortable as she can
The doctor comes in; he takes the lady’s hand
Attempts to speak with her

Naomi busies herself cleaning up the room
What do you think? The doctor asks the nurse
Her name is Paula, she is not empathic.

No idea says Paula. It could be two months or two minutes.
Paula spends much of her day playing video games.
Not paying any attention to her patients.

As a certified nursing assistant, Naomi is invisible. 
No one asks her thoughts
Or realizes she is there

I am sorry, honey, she says.
I think you will be gone before your relatives get here.
Should we call the relatives? Paula asks.

No idea about the time line, he replies.
Naomi, the certified nursing assistant is correct.
The woman is gone before morning.

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L Milton Hankins December 23, 2021 at 9:32 AM You know, it's a shame when people who are like Naomi are neglected, shuttled aside, and unappreciated. She was the better of the two, by all means! Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2021 at 11:25 PM The better of the three right?