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Hats off to heroes Health care workers of the world Heads bowed, we thank you Who put yourselves in harm's way Angels in scrubs, gloves, and masks

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/23/2020 7:21:00 PM

Angels and saints they truly are! Thanks, Mark.

John Watt
Date: 3/23/2020 8:07:00 PM

Indeed, Gershon! Appreciate the visit

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/22/2020 7:52:00 AM

I concur. They are the true heroes, putting their lives on the line daily. Thank God for them!

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 9:09:00 AM

You're absolutely right, Caren. Let's all thank one or two this week!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/22/2020 12:34:00 AM

Yes, Hats off to all the Heroes. I love the tank great tribute to all.

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 1:28:00 AM

Hats off, indeed. Thanks for dropping by, Eve.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/21/2020 2:55:00 PM

Hi John, wonderful reminder to remember those who serve us at this time and every day. And, yes, they are angels in "scrubs, gloves and masks." I completely agree! Nicely penned.

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 1:28:00 AM

Glad you liked this Sam. They touch so many lives! Appreciate your visit.

Constance La France

Date: 3/21/2020 11:19:00 AM

John, you are so right, these are the most dedicated and courageous people, truly heroes _Constance

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 1:21:00 AM

Thank you Constance, I'm amazed at how many resonated with this one. Appreciate your comment!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/21/2020 8:25:00 AM

They are indeed angels...All the people that work at the hospital!

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 1:14:00 AM

Thanks for the visit, my friend. We are in agreement!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/21/2020 7:15:00 AM

Yes. Where should we be without them in this crisis? Great Tanka. Thanks for posting.

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 12:26:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, they’re pretty amazing.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/21/2020 5:31:00 AM

I so agree John. They are literally risking their lives and the lives of their families. My daughter is a nurse but is on maternity leave with her preemie right now or I would be worried sick. A beautiful tribute for our heroes! xxoo

John Watt
Date: 3/22/2020 12:25:00 AM

Connie, thank you so much! Praying for your daughter and granddaughter.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/20/2020 9:50:00 PM

John, four of our six children are on the front lines as health care workers and/or first responders, two nurses (one in ER, another in cardiac ICU), a clinician who does group and individual therapy in a women's rehab facility and a correction officer, and especially now, I worry so much. Your beautiful Tanka honors all health care workers in such an uplifting way. Indeed, they go above and beyond and are truly heroes. A wonderful piece, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Watt
Date: 3/20/2020 10:36:00 PM

Well, give them our gratitude. I know you are very proud of all your kids, as you should be. Thanks for dropping by and filling my cup.

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/20/2020 9:10:00 PM

I have many family members in this field... they do put themselves in harms way and now have a hard time getting the supplies they need... good write! hugs

John Watt
Date: 3/20/2020 10:37:00 PM

Give them our gratitude. It's far from over - they're in our prayers. Thanks Sandra!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/20/2020 8:55:00 PM

I like when a person does a tanka this way. loved the assonance of scrubs and gloves at the end.

John Watt
Date: 3/20/2020 10:42:00 PM

Thank you Andrea for your thoughtful words about my first Tanka. I read the PS paragraph about tankas and was relieved that "gratitude" is a very appropriate topic for this form!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/20/2020 6:50:00 PM

I love that line about angels in masks and gloves - health care workers so often go above and beyond - wonderful tribute, John -

John Watt
Date: 3/20/2020 6:58:00 PM

Thank you Michelle. I want to go hug them all, but you know... social distancing, lol!