Paula Heath Oxford, Iowa

I wrote my first poem in my early twenties, I have written a lot more poems since then. I am a custodian at the University of Iowa Hospitals and clinics. I enjoy spending time playing with my dogs and horses. I also love to read a good book. I have had my poems published by The National Library of poetry. I enjoy writing about life and the beauty of it.

To Ann Freyenbergerber My Favorite Nurse She is strong but gentle willed and she genuinely cares. She "puts up" with a lot of fuss but let's them know she is there for them. She has the patience required and takes the time to help her patients learn to help themselves. She has a soft hand when needed, and a hard hand as well. She is the kind of nurse that sometime I hope to be. She is a nurse who has made a difference in many lives you see She gives of herself unconditionally day in and day out. That is what nursing is all about.

Bugs Bunny Many years of laughs and fun. His "Golden years" are never done. He hops around and fools old Elmer. He is quite the amazing overwhelmer. His "What's Up Doc?" is very funny. Bugs will always be the world's favorite bunny.

The Ocean The sun is shining down on its blue-green body, reflecting ever so brilliant over miles. It shivers ... rises and rolls to shore only to disappear in the sand. Leaving its many treasures form its great depths to be found and admired The sounds it makes are very relaxing and gentle to the soul. It remains in the mind's eye And heart as a great beauty forever.

All poems Copyright © 1996 Paula Heath. All rights reserved.