He had just lost a loved one
His wife of forty years
He sat there in silence
Not holding back his tears
A nurse walked by and saw him
She paused and took a seat
She sat real close to him
She didn\'t try to be discreet
She sat down and held the hand
Of a man she\'d never known
Just so he wouldn\'t feel
Like he was all alone
She said not a single word
For no words were needed
She was there to comfort him
So he wouldn\'t feel defeated
She sat there for a while
Then soon she had to go
She leaned down and whispered
I just want you to know
What you\'re going through right now
Will last for a while
But I believe that over time
You will regain your smile
(c) 10-13-2023
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