Nursing

She couldn't understand

so I sat next to her and held her right hand,

she took her hand and squeezed my hand tight

to let me know in her own way that it was alright,

I didn't know what to say

so in the moment of quietness I began to pray,

After I prayed I looked at her

and I couldn't make her out since she was a blur,

My eyes filled with tears

knowing that she would only be around for a few more years,

I gave her a smile

and told her I would stay awhile,

As I sat there

I realized life isn't fair,

I tried giving her hope and told her stories to put her mind at ease

for this elderly women had a mental disease,

I cared for her when no one else could

seeing her decline in her health was difficult but I knew I was doing what I should,

We shared many laughs together

and would talk almost everyday about the whether,

When it was nearing her time to go

it was noticeable that she was losing her glow,

I stood there and felt an aching pain in my chest

it was sad watching her leave but I knew I was blessed,

I had the chance to get to know this woman and knew that I felt this kind of pain

because this was only the beginning of the chain,

I knew with this career I chose

that there going to be pros,

I didn't realize the cons were pain I'd feel when I lose residents to death

and be there when they take their last breath,

But I want them to know in the end

they had me for a friend,

Many of the angels that are up in the sky

at one time or another I had to say good bye,

The love I have for them and my career

is more than I can make clear.