She mopped her deeply, sweated, brow
And heaved his arms, first up, then down
Counting rythmic one to five
She fought to keep the child alive
* * * *
The mother pacing to and fro
Placed her trust in those who know
How it feels, the hurt and pain
They see it all from day to day
* * * *
I'm sorry your child did not survive
The Nurse and Parent, both sat and cried
Just a kiss to say goodbye
And thank you all I know you tried
* * * *
But as the mother kissed the child
The Nurse cried out "I heard a sound"
Again they fought, this time they won
God Bless the Nurse, and mother love