Real Heroes

You've gotta agree with this...

Superheroes often hailed

in movies and in verses

can’t touch the dauntless efforts

of pediatric nurses.

Author's Note

My sister is a pediatric nurse. 'Nuff said.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha! I am a PICU RN ... and love the appreciation of your verse... :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Nurses rock. Period. ;)

[Marie]

I can well believe that.

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely.

[Angi]

...and teachers, too! They make it possible for sisters to become nurses!

[Rita L. Sev]

Why thank you, Angi! :)

[Angi]

Anytime, my dear. Anytime.

[DCT ponderings]

"Nuff" said indeed. The best kinds of superheroes. Especially nurses in pediatric burn units.

[Rita L. Sev]

Amen to that. Thank you!

[Pollai]

I've always looked up to nurses and teachers. Unsung heroes of society who with a great impact on our health and future. Wonderful :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Pollai!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the real heroes go unnoticed most of the time...this gives them some attention they deserve...nice write.

[Frieda P]

Or teachers...yes I agree, a good friend of mine is a nurse and she's an angel with a cape too!

[Rita L. Sev]

Aw... Thanks, Frieda! In a study a few years ago, they rated the top 10 most trusted careers - nurse was #1; teacher was #2. My sister and I joked that our brother was at the other end, being a Blues musician... :)

[Frieda P]

Ha but he's so much more entertaining ;-)

My partner at the center was a teacher and I know what it takes, so kudos to you Rita!

[quinfinn]

curious...as to where poets rank/in that scale

[Rita L. Sev]

Actually, he is quite entertaining! :) I think poets are somewhere between those who heal and teach, and those who entertain...

[quinfinn]

thought so.....way down low.....(JK)

[quinfinn]

i agree with you whole heartedly, but, to an degree, i think that those children are the genuine heroes. this is why i reject the notion of organized religion....and a loving and merciful god....but that is another issue....suffer the little children, they have so much courage, and are so resilient. awesome poetry, Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, the children in these hospitals are remarkable - they teach so much about life... Thank you, Quin

[quinfinn]

everyone should visit the terminally ill children at the childrens hospital of the kings daughters, or st judes, or any other ward with these brave and beautiful kids....it is life changing

[Rita L. Sev]

Here in Philly, St. Christopher's and CHOP - yes, I agree.

[quinfinn]

gives you pause for reflection and re-evaluation of your values

[Jack...]

That explains it...does your sister wear a cape? Nice little poem Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! She would love that! Thanks, Jack!

[Baby Ricochet]

Nurses and CNA'S are the unsung heroes of the medical field. They're should be a Holiday for both of them but it wouldn't matter because they'd have to work anyway. One big hoorah for the nurses and CNA'S, HOORAH!

[Rita L. Sev]

Agree! Hoorah! Thanks, Mark.