Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

Well done Cindy for painting the picture for us of what it is like for both the workers and the residents in the Nursing Homes during Covid. It is a desperate situation for all. Stay well, and I'm sure it is time to look after you. Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks for the six! Thankfully, it's getting better. Yes, it was time to look after myself or I'd have been no use to anyone.

Comment from victor 66

Exceptional

I can't think of any more of an important job than what you're doing. Thank you so much for your strength and courage. I think your rhyming is very good. Even though you have a terribly tough job, You still write well. Amazing. I wish nothing but the best. Take care.

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks for the six! Glad you liked my poem. I haven't written much lately. This is why. It's a tough job, but it needs to be done and it's worth it most days.

reply by victor 66 on 14-Feb-2022

You are most welcome for the six stars, Cindy. You deserve them.

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Kudos to you and all health care professionals who bare the burden of taking care of the sick and infirmed. This is one of the most stressful jobs in the world...being exposed to sick people day after day. Your poem creatively expresses and describes some of the horrors dealt with on a daily basis. Again, kudos to you for the job you do, and kudos for being able to put it in an informative rhyme.

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. I haven't been able to write much lately, but when I can it helps with some of the stres

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

This is a well written poem. The author's words are descriptive, meaningful, clear, upsetting and creative. After reading this, it is
amazing that our medical heroes are still working. Thank you
for the authors notes - they speak volumes! The artwork is perfect
and compliments both the theme and words of this poem. Great Poem!

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem and found it meaningful.

Comment from juliaSjames

Exceptional

A well written story in a poem Cindy.

My son, daughter in law and sister are all trained nurse practitioners. Even at the best of times the work is wearing and stressful and insufficiently remunerated. The pandemic has added an additional burden.

Thanks for sharing. Have you read Helen's prayer for emergency workers,? I think it expresses how we all feel about the great sacrifices you and your colleagues are making for all of us.

Stay safe and blessed

Julia

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks for the six! I'll have to read that prayer. I haven't been doing much reading or writing lately. Hoping to get back to it.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I agree with the praise for all those on the front line of health. I was watching a documentary from Denmark where they have absolutely no restrictions whatsoever, the doctors say that the modern strain is no worse than the flu, and they are handling the hospital situation without strain, yet we've still got restrictions, but the medical strain is lessening exponentially. Beautifully written Cindy, (I'm living in Australia) blessings Roy

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks. Yes, it is lessening, thankfully. They're easing restrictions here, tho some think it is too soon. There are still too many people in ICU. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

reply by royowen on 13-Feb-2022

That?s right

Comment from Pangalactic

Exceptional

I'd like to add to your kudos my own, to all the nurses and medical staff whom don't get nearly enough appreciation/acknowledgement for their increasingly demanding and challenging, soul sucking jobs. HEROES!

Also - I loved your poem. You painted a vivid picture of what it's like on the "inside".
A great and provocative read. Thanks, for your poem -and- for your Strength

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks for the six! I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem and found it meaningful. Yes, it's a hard job, but worth it.

reply by Pangalactic on 13-Feb-2022

Your welcome!

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

My heart goes out to all the health care workers who have struggled to care for all the pandemic cases, some ungrateful. My oldest sister was one of the first to succumb to the virus; this was before the vaccines became available. You have done a nice job of pointing out how hard it is for the many who are care givers.

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 Comment Written 13-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks. Yes, it's hard and not everyone appreciates us, especially the ones who can't understand what's going on. I'm so sorry to hear about your sister.

Comment from Heather Burroughs

Excellent

Thank you for working during a pandemic. I can't imagine how difficult that must be. Your poem is well written and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Many blessings to you

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks. Yes, it's a hard job, but it's worth it.