Selfless

(for my sister and other nurses and carers)

My selfless sister, London born,

three years my younger, I recall

you sleeping soundly in your cot

while wrapped within your white wool shawl.

Three inches shorter, you look up,

but dearest I do not look down

on you who's nursed the weak and sick,

the broken and unsound of mind.

For thirty years through thin and thick,

you plied your kindness and your care.

Your cheerful, dimpled, smiling cheeks

too often shared with those in need.

Where others followed, you would lead

and you to me a guiding light,

a beacon in a world gone mad.

Your goodness glows through all that's bad

and glad am I that you a part

of all whom I call family.

Reviews

[lightsong]

that's such a gorgeous heartwarming piece dear Chris, beautiful... beautiful... so poignant to me, in the ways You transferred from verse to another, and how You speak everything in these three verses, it just touched my heart deeply, that first verse ohhh... so moving, I have an older sister so this even rings inside me more sweetly, I can imagine how much Your dear sister treasures this most meaningful sincere and beautiful tribute to Her, Bless Her for the amazing person she is, and bless You for the amazing sister You are 🌸🌸

[Chris Shaw]

Your review Light is heart warming. Thank you so much. Pleased you also have a sister. Wonderful having sisters.

Chris

[Onlyme]

That is such a beautiful tribute for your beloved sister and for fellow nurses and carers in general. Bravo Chris. You have a glorious beautiful heart. As does your sister.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dee for the warmth in your response.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Chris, you speak from the heart in all you do here. It shows. ❤

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Dee for noticing. (( ))

[Stella Armour]

I love the way she is shorter and yet so tall.

You must love her very much Chris, and i have no doubt at all she loves you dearly :)

[Chris Shaw]

She is a lovely person in her own right, as well as being my sister. I actually have two sisters, and they are both wonderful friends as well as sisters Stella.

[Stella Armour]

ah, you are so lucky...treasure them. I wish I had siblings :)

[Chris Shaw]

I do treasure them Stella and good afternoon to you.

[AYVID N]

There are such selfless people in the world. Giving so much, asking so little in return. Angels of God, sent on earth to share joy. Your sister is a shining example. Thank you for this beautiful tribute ❤

[Chris Shaw]

And I thank you DIVYA for recognising the contribution made by my sister and all the others like her, who do so much for the weak and sick.

Chris

[AYVID N]

Sisters are a blessing Chris. And it's twice a blessing to have one as awesome as yours.
It was my pleasure. You are welcome! ❤

[Chris Shaw]

I have a second sister, who was a headmistress until she retired on health grounds. I am very fortunate having two sisters, and we all meet regularly for a catch-up. I am very fortunate.