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
8-17-2026/RjH
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Author:
Raymond Hansell (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 17th, 2026 15:03
- Comment from author about the poem: I witnessed this while in the hospital in 2023. I wrote this poem after the nurse left the room. This isn't the first time I witnessed something like this. If there are angels here on earth, I believe they are nurses.
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Comments2
A lovely poem with good rhyme about providing support and being empathic with another's loss. Well done
Thank you for your nice comment.
You are most welcome
I know what you mean here. These People are worth their weight in Gold.
When my Mother had a Terminal Illness, a Nurse came to our Home and sat with her all Night to give my Father a rest.
A fine Poem .
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem. It’s much appreciated.
My Pleasure.
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