The Nurse Poem by Randy McClave

Life for me could have been worse
If it hadn't been for a nurse,
Others gave me a prayer, she gave her care
Because of her I am not in a hearse.

Nurses have dangerous and sad jobs
But, for them no one ever sobs,
They have been cursed and bit, and also hit
Then they are healed with their own stitches and swabs.

As I was in my hospital bed all alone
Unto God my sins I began to atone,
I thought I was alone and dying, I couldn't stop cry
Then a nurse's love and compassion was shown.

It was a nurse that saved my life
It wasn't a doctor, or a sibling, or even a wife,
People came and went, my unimportance was a hint
Everyone else gets the applause, she gets the strife.

So, unto the nurse I will always say a thank you
Especially to the Lady in blue,
I am here today, I never passed away
She helped me, and saved me, and led me through.

The nurse was there for me twenty four/ seven
Because of her I made no trip to heaven,
She fought for my living, she was all giving
She gave me a refuge, and a safe haven.

Randy L. McClave