Nurse’s Poetic Tribute to Healthcare Heroes Shines Light on Nursing

 Kerala, May 28, 2025 – Aswathi K Babu, a dedicated nurse and the only daughter of Babu and Ajitha K Dasan, has captured the hearts of many with her poignant poem dedicated to the nursing profession. Written on May 28, 2025, the poem paints a vivid picture of the sacrifices, resilience, and compassion that define the lives of nurses, earning praise for its emotional depth and authenticity.

Titled simply as a tribute to nurses, Aswathi’s poem describes them as “angels disguised as human,” adorned in scrubs and masks, navigating hospital corridors where “humans fight hope.” The imagery is striking—stethoscopes, swollen feet, half-eaten sandwiches, and calloused hands soothing “worn and worried hearts.” These details reflect the grueling yet rewarding reality of nursing, a perspective Aswathi knows intimately as a practicing nurse.

Adorned in their scrubs and masks,

A stethoscope around their neck ,

With a dozen load of pen,

And a handful of charts.

They walk through the corridors,

Where humans fight hope.

Days after days, shift after shift

With Swollen feet and tired eyes,

They show up for their patients.

Through the battles of hope and hopelessness.

Their calloused hands soothens

The worn and worried hearts.

They witness the miracle of birth,

They stand strong at face of death

Never agitates to go a mile beyond

Nor stands aback when a life is at stake .

A half eaten sandwich stays

Yet never the patients be awaited.

Angels disguised as human

We call them " nurses".

They walk with determination

And sacrifices alike ,

Missing out family dinners

And Friday nights

Graduations and festivities

To make a difference

To make an impact

The poem highlights the emotional spectrum nurses traverse, from witnessing the “miracle of birth” to standing strong in the “face of death.” It also acknowledges the personal sacrifices—missing family dinners, graduations, and Friday nights—to make a difference in patients’ lives. Lines like “They walk with determination / And sacrifices alike” resonate as a powerful ode to the profession’s unsung heroes.

Dr. Meera Nair, a senior physician at a local hospital, praised the poem’s authenticity. “Aswathi’s words capture the essence of what it means to be a nurse. It’s not just a job; it’s a calling that demands heart and grit. Her poem is a reminder of that,” she said.

Aswathi’s work has sparked conversations within the healthcare community, with many calling for her to share it on broader platforms. “This poem could inspire young nurses and remind the public of the sacrifices healthcare workers make,” said Priya Thomas, a nursing educator. Suggestions for Aswathi include submitting her work to healthcare journals or presenting it at nursing conferences to amplify its impact.

While the poem’s free verse style adds to its raw sincerity, minor refinements, such as correcting “soothens” to “soothes,” could enhance its polish. Nevertheless, its emotional resonance has already made it a powerful tribute. Aswathi’s voice, rooted in her experiences as a nurse, serves as a beacon for the profession, illuminating the humanity at its core.

As the healthcare community celebrates Aswathi’s contribution, her poem stands as a testament to the strength and compassion of nurses everywhere. For those interested in reading her work, it is circulating among local healthcare networks, with hopes that Aswathi will continue to share her poetic talents with the world.