A Tribute To Nurses On Nurses' Day,2018

Your share of tender loving care To patients dying, ill who fare; Makes you all angels very rare, And medical persons always stare At angels of mercy that you are; Nobler than doctors by far, Or at least at par, When against ailments and death-throes, we war. The world is proud of your great sacrifice; Without a wink, you labour nice; You utter words of solace, advice; You do the things just right and wise; Sometimes, you come with a surprise; Some patients even give up their vice; At times, your toil has never a price! Your knowledge skill to patients ill; Your words so sane, their hearts can fill; Your tact when patients swallow a bitter pill; Your lard-work, patience and power of will; Your smiles even when things go downhill - Remain unmatched and unsurpassed still. You're humane even to those insane; You are a boon, never a bane; From you, the world has much to gain; You tread life's toughest, terrain and lane; Your white attire, cap will reign, Even if you must at times, feign! The wards will empty, if you aren't there; You are oxygen to those who hunger for air; No tag can fit the quality of your care; The patient's nails, you even pare; Sometimes, you do things, others wouldn't dare; Round the clock, you slog for patient's welfare. You are such unique souls, And meant for tough and tricky roles; With aims and dreams and celestial goals. Your soothing words and tender touch; You're hope to patients in a couch; Youhelp the doctors do their part; The science you learn becomes an art; The world appreciates your toil; Sans nurses, the world of healing will be in turmoil. Happy Nurses Day,2018 Fondly dedicated by a Doctor Poet from KFMSR, CBE, India Copyright by Dr John Celes 12-05-2018