To My Doctor

To My Doctor


I’m sitting in your exam room
Wondering what I’ll say
In answer to your question,
“How’s it going today?”

Shall I tell you all my problems
Or mention one or two
Or simply say, “I’m fine, thanks.”
Maybe that would do

You must be getting very tired
Of hearing my complaints
They never seem to dwindle
So to me you are a saint!

And one day I’ll surprise you
I’ll offer you a grin
And say, “I’m really fine, thanks
Just fine for the shape I’m in.”

But today I still must ponder
And wonder what I’ll say
In answer to your question
“How’s it going today?”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 8:21 AM
so true, the md is not really wanting to spend alot of time on his pts. just the insurance money. LOL
Brown Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 4:36 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Ruth. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Ruth, I hear you..as a nurse Ive heard the doc say that a hundred times. This made me laugh. BG
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