Treading Lightly

Be careful what you wish for
Sometimes you’re better
Left in the dark

Stethoscope around his neck
In his pristine white coat
Treading lightly with bedside manner

Report in one hand
Here it comes
The results are in

Brutally knocking the wind
Out of my sail



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Posted on January 24, 2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 1/25/2020 5:05:00 PM
ouch... this is a scary one.
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Date: 1/25/2020 6:24:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Running Wolves.
Date: 1/24/2020 8:20:00 AM
This is powerful, Line.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 1/24/2020 3:19:00 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and compliment, Caren.
Date: 1/24/2020 4:05:00 AM
Makes you think when you enjoy good health- how random it could next be you, well written, Julie
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Date: 1/24/2020 3:19:00 PM
So very true, Julie.
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