The King's Clinic

When my friend fell off a wall,
I phoned up the local clinic.
“He’s got cracks,” I said in the call.
They said, “Bring him for a visit.”

As we parked he looked with fright,
Upon all the men who were dressed
As a bunch of Templar chef-knights,
With spatulas on their crest.

My pal was such the cynic,
Demanding we get out of there.
But I said, “It’s the King’s Clinic,
And there’s none finer anywhere.”

He then asked for other sources,
And really started to beg;
"Coz there’s a wheeled bowl pulled by horses,"
Claimed my friend, H. Dumpty the egg.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Fowler Avatar
March 25, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Always good to have a second opinion David. Funny one indeed. Congratulations! :)
Hawley Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Of course that was a "clinic" or basically a kitchen where Humpty was main dish. Yummy and too bad for Dumpty! Congrats on your win in my contest.
Miller Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Very funny, congratulations.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a cute/fun write. Poor "Humpty Dumpty." Guess you lost your friend. Have a blessed day...............
Rodrigues Avatar
February 21, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Too funny: Upon all the men who were dressed As a bunch of Templar chef-knights, With spatulas on their crest.
Richards Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 4:50 AM
I enjoyed the punchline -- I didn't see it coming. Sharp humour, David :)
Baker Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Had me chuckling from the start, David. Great poetry, my friend. An "a" for humor in this one! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Beaufort Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Medical care--a difficult subject, At least no humerous break! I can imagine the fear many feel when sick and entering through the ER doors. My poor brother-in-law who died recently was panicked by the thought of any hospital visit. In fantasy, there is often truth.
Greenhough Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Funny, very funny. I love this poem. I guess the doctor had better scramble.
Rodgers Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Dear David, This brought a chuckle with its absurdist twist on medical care! The imagery of "Templar chef-knights" with spatulas is hilarious, and your friend's fear created a vivid scene. The egg analogy at the end adds another layer of humor. A delightful poem with just the right dose of weirdness. Keep up the creative spirit! - Blessings, Daniel
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