Wendy Watson Poet Clerihew

The Caring Nightingale

Three cheers for feisty Florence Nightingale
Who took under her wing the wounded and the frail.
'The lady with the lamp' lit up those soldiers' lives.
Old age snuffed out her candle but her nursing legacy survives.


23/01/19

Educate Me With Humor - Leader Clerihew Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich

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Sara Kendrick February 16, 2019 at 4:29 PM I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Alexis Y. February 4, 2019 at 4:11 AM Hi Wendy, Florence Nightingale did amazing thing as a nurse and person. Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis

Bartholomew Williams February 3, 2019 at 8:47 PM Wendy, I appreciate your interesting and educational clerihew here. Way to go! I enjoyed reading about this true American hero. Thanks for writing and sharing. All my very best to you! :) Bartholomew

Andrea Dietrich February 3, 2019 at 3:38 PM Wendy, this was a beautiful tribute to that humanitarian nurse! Congrats for your win.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 23, 2019 at 10:40 PM Wonderfully done! Wendy Watson February 3, 2019 at 3:42 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Maureen.

Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 11:07 AM A witty tribute. Well done, Wendy. Wendy Watson February 3, 2019 at 3:41 PM Thank you Line. I admire anyone who has this vocation.