by Penny. L. Rock | Oct 28, 2010 | Poetry
They call me their Angel. They think I can save them. But I can’t protect The life that God gave them. I dread talking to them When they first arrive. I know their first question Is if they’ll survive. In ways to give comfort, I don’t know what to do. Is it kinder to...
by Penny. L. Rock | Aug 31, 2010 | Poetry
There’s something in our code That says we must be strong. The experts say we don’t feel. The experts would be wrong. Nurses handle anything. Nurses never fear. Nurses keep emotions buttoned, And never shed a tear. We’re bathed in daily suffering, Every scream and...
by Penny. L. Rock | Aug 31, 2010 | Poetry
I look behind me and see more than the past. I look before me and see more than the future. This memory of more than I’ve experienced is the thousand-yard stare. My eyes are cloudy with the mist of war. Drops of rain mix with the red dust and sweat, and blood....
