The Front Line

And they've had their hands quite full for too long now.

Indeed, all they do IS for us. Good, expressive tanka, Harry. Janice

Yes the front line, but there are many in the health sector, a very needed job well carried Out by so many.' In the early days' and some Have been pushed away as we know despite Working with covid in their system and surviving But mankind says no.. We know of perfection Anx you must do so or so, and we accept you Validate you..' Oh my what an inflexible view'

I know first hand how hard that much be for those who have worked so hard through this crisis to our healthcare system. My family came called an ambulance to take me to the hospital. The ambulance Paramedic said was working a double shift and he wasn't even from our county but worked at another hospital about a 30 minute drive away. Anyway he said if he put me in the ambulance that I would have at least a 3 hour wait to be able to even get in the ER so I chose to stay at home. I lived ..Sara

This is a great write because it can have a few reference points!

I'm with Judy. I thought the same. Front line of anything are doing hero's work. Also the front line doctors that not many people like to listen to here in the states.

This one leaves me going two directions at once. Remarkable, Harry! ~ gw

When I first read this poem I thought it was about the govt. and this covid thing. have re-read it and now see it is the soldiers you are talking about. Forgive my stupidity. Excellent piece . Heroes one and all. God Bless, JB

You have a sharp wit my friend. I like how your mind works.

Thanks as well for your visit.

Front-liners have been doing an excellent job, but so have you Harry with this striking poem. Regards // paul

Of Course It Is!!! The scariest words in the English language is: "We are from the govt. and we are here to help you." Good one Harry. God Bless, JB

Very true, well written , Harry.

So true, Harry. They deserve our gratitude and respect. A wonderful tanka.

So deeply, exquisitely expressed! Truth here. Should be sent to NYTimes. Timely, touching, too infrequently said. Thank you for this, for bringing it forward out of silence. Big hugs, sally

They are heroes. Powerful sentiments you express in just a few words, Harry.

A terrible shame many lost their lives in doing so. Tom

I totally agree they do it all for you, we need to respect their heroism

They died because they did not take the necessary precautions.

Says much in a few lines! Love brevity poems!

Some are too pig headed to believe it. good write, Harry.

BRAVO!:-) well said harry:-) hugs janxx