She takes care of me

when I get sick

or hurt

or when I am in pain

she is always there

with a diagnosis

a pill

a heat pack

an immediate remedy

welcome relief from the suffering

Best of all are

her soothing words

the kindness and concern

in her caring voice

that is the medicine

that does the most good

the medicine that heals

a broken spirit

making the hurt go away

like a soothing balm

Sweetness is applied

and comfort comes

with the attention paid

the best remedy

of all.