Clara Barton Poem by Ima Ryma

Clara Barton was a nurse for
Wounded soldiers from both sides who
Fought in the U.S. Civil War.
She felt it was her call to do.
After the war she helped loved ones
Find missing soldiers, live and dead,
Missing fathers, husbands and sons.
Efforts for more healing she led.
The American Red Cross, she
Founded to help ease suffering,
Such a dedicated lady,
Her legacy continuing.

Clara Barton, true heroine,
For lifetime of service well done.