Crossed Wires
I went to see a psychiatrist today
He studied me in a very strange way
He grunted once and then he said
"Let me try to understand what's in your head"
I said "There's nothing wrong with me
I'm as intelligent as can be"
Two more grunts then he exclaimed
"Let's begin. Tell me your name"
"My name is Mr. Downtoearth
I'll tell you that for what it's worth"
"Ah said the psychiatrist, with a penetrating stare
With a name like that, we have to take care"
He stroked his beard and gave a sigh
Tut-tutted twice and closed one eye
Looking at me with limited vision
As though it helped him to reach a decision
He clasped his hands around his knees
Blew his nose loudly and gave a sneeze
I said "I do not need a physician
I am Mr Downtoearth, the hospital electrician!"
Copyright © Shirley Hawkins | Year Posted 2019
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