Nurses Are the Nicest

Instead of thank you card or gifts for my medical staff, I have spent the past year composing a poem. I also made cupcakes and brought sparkling apple cider. Then I posted the poem on about ten feet of butcher paper by their break room door.  It's been fun to watch them stop and read each other's stanzas and giggle.

Nurses are the nicest,

Karen greets me at the desk.

She finds me the nicest room,

So I can get lots of rest.

Anne Higa helps with transfusions,

And unties my lines.

Since nurses are the nicest,

I can count on her anytime.

Nurses are the nicest,

Cesar answers all my calls.

And when patients really need it, 

He rushes to them through the halls.

Miradel's delightful,

She really is just that.

Nurses are the nicest,

Please give them the right hats.

Nurses are the nicest,

Brenda is so dear.

She is supportive and so thoughtful,

For my kidney she does cheer.

Liz pretends she's angry,

But really it's a game.

Because nurses are the nicest,

I'm glad she's in my life again.

Nurses are the nicest,

They like Disney too.

Lora Lee loves Mickey, Alice,

Buzz and Winnie the Pooh.

Hannah is Macgyver,

She can craft anything.

'Cause nurses are the nicest,

Who knows what her skills will bring.

Nurses are the nicest, 

They also have great appetites.

As long as Irene gets some muffins,

There won't be any fights.

Bre's a little mischievous,

She lets me put eyeballs on the tugs.

But since nurses are the nicest,

She's also great for hugs.

Nurses are the nicest,

They do medical stuff and more.

Darren always keeps me up to date,

Like when the Giants score.

Rolando is so jolly,

He's singing in the halls.

But since nurses are the nicest,

I don't mind the thinner walls.

Nurses are the nicest,

They are so sweet and kind.

Kawa is so friendly,

Her infusions I don't mind.

Mabel's the night ninja,

She medicates my dreams.

Because nurses are the nicest,

Through her whole shift I sleep it seems.

Nurses are the nicest,

Jessica is my chum.

We swap puppy pictures,

Makes me want another one.

Lily is so lovely,

She makes me feel at ease.

Because nurses are the nicest,

I feel so sad to leave.

Nurses are the nicest,

They hardly make a peep,

Isagani tiptoes in, 

To take my vitals as I sleep.

Paula is an angel,

She gently comforts all.

Because nurses are the nicest,

I search for her smile in the hall.

Nurses are the nicest,

They really are a kick.

Michelle is friendly and kind,

She dotes on everyone who's sick.

Kristy is my homegirl,

She takes good care of me.

These nurses are the nicest,

I can't believe I'm free!