Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

An Early Lesson

Pediatricians smartened up
From when my kids were small,
'Cause now they're not the reason
Why their patients start to bawl.

They still do the examining,
Connecting all the dots,
But leave it to the nurses
To administer the shots.

It works with babes and toddlers
But as kids wise up with age,
They'll figure out the doc should be
The target of their rage.

A lesson to be learned, perhaps,
For bosses have the perk
Of letting all the underlings
Perform their dirty work!

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders December 18, 2014 at 11:49 PM This is so true!! Before my baby was a year old he knew the nurses were coming with the shots. He doesn't like the doctor but he REALLY dislikes the nurses. I feel for them! A great write...thanks for sharing. Hugs, Rhonda

Robert Johnson December 18, 2014 at 1:55 PM What will they do when they get the flu. And a vitamin shot is needed. The doc will smile, but all the while, it's the nurse who finally succeeded. This won't hurt a bit. Is what they always say. Be quiet and just sit. Or you'll find that you will pay. So why is it, you cannot hear the cry of fear and pain. Because the waiting room would empty. Thinking you must be insane. Peace. :)

Jerry T Curtis December 18, 2014 at 5:42 AM Great work ilene, i hope they get the message.