A torch is taken and another sent
To the wretched ones a hope is lent
From florence sent to kotkata slums
help them feed on smiles an crumbs
Sang her song on the Crimean fields
The other in slums lepers healed
The lord HIS ways and chosen few
That bring the world within HIS pew
(Islamabad)
(May 12,2009)
Florence Nightingale (1820 — 1910)
In March 1854 the Crimean War broke out and the reports of the sufferings of the sick and wounded in the English camps created anger in Britain. William Russell, The Times' correspondent, described the terrible neglect of the wounded, and pointed to the differences between the facilities provided for British and French soldiers. He asked: ‘Are there no devoted women among us, able and willing to go forth to minister to the sick and suffering soldiers of the East in the hospitals of Scutari? Are none of the daughters of England, at this extreme hour of need, ready for such a work of mercy? Must we fall so far below the French in self-sacrifice and devotedness? ’
Mother Teresa, born August 26,1910-.Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu
Mother Teresa received permission from the Holy See to start her own order, 'The Missionaries of Charity', whose primary task was to love and care for those persons nobody was prepared to look after. In 1965 the Society became an International Religious Family by a decree of Pope Paul VI.
Today the order comprises Active and Contemplative branches of Sisters and Brothers in many countries. The Society of Missionaries has spread all over the world. They provide effective help to the poorest of the poor in a number of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and they undertake relief work in the wake of natural catastrophes.
a beautiful poem and ilost it before..i wrote a long presentation about nurses who made difference in history..a historical and poetic presentation prented many famous nurses..about florence from her birth to her death accompnied by images..her home her grave..her being with soldiers..do you know that emily.deckinson the great wreiter is a nurse too+MANY OTHER ONES.. ohhhhhhhhhhh i lost that presentation after i finished it..lost my usp after the lecture..i feel so sorry for that..it was realy a poetic lecture...please don't remind me..lol..
A wonderful tribute to those who lend their hearts and hands to aid the victims of war and disease. They deserve to be honored for their timeless efforts and countless hours of devotion to the care of those less fortunate. As a nurse, I thank you for this, Saadat! Linda :)
Excellent work, we need to remember the humble and great souls of our times and the world.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Saadat I finally got over here to read your poem... and a beautiful poem it is. I can see why you recommended it after reading mine 'A Question Of Beauty'. True beauty lies in the minds and hearts of angles like Mother Terresa and those that continue her work after her death. It is sad that in a world of such abundance we even have a need for such things. Namaste, Shirley