The wise, lovely child in a long ago polio epidemic
It was a long day
exhausting and sad
’I’m worn out’ I sighed
to a small boy in bed
’I’ll worn you in’ he replied
It was so beautiful
I almost cried
‘Thankyou Darling’ I said
to the little boy helpless in bed
‘I feel better already!’
Trying to keep my voice steady.
Comments
Sad, written beautifully!!! xooxox
Thankyou, I thought I would share this sad, but beautiful experience
– Barbara Cliff
This moment you have made it live in this small and eloquently crafted verse…..sublime writing Barbara XX
Thankyou, I’m so glad you appreciated what this lovely support from a child who was about 5 yrs ‘old’ meant to me. I get teary if I dwell on the memory —but children can be so caring and wise
– Barbara Cliff
This is a really lovely piece of writing Barbara, brings a tear to the eye…
Thanks Matt, Thank goodness there are some lovely memories of hospital days—mostly one tries successfully to forget
– Barbara Cliff
beautiful. this is is what writing is all about to me.
thankyou uncleblack, glad to be able to share the generosity of spirit of the beautiful small boy
– Barbara Cliff
Looks like you and I have rolled with the times, as yes I do know what it is like nursing and sometimes losing. Good on you my dear
Thankyou Normaje, some memories really stay, luckily some lovely ones. I thought nurses were amazing, so hardworking and brave. I was just a physio, but we were all pressured in hospitals.
– Barbara Cliff
You were the best tonic they had and believe me in that, tough work and so good and wonderful of you, All my best always