We the Doctors
We the doctors
Unlike children of our age,
innocence fading into a sage;
Lost in a horde of books,
eluding everyone’s cynical looks;
Burning midnight oil,
unaware of the upcoming toil;
Time seemed to be on our side,
loveably rogued the good life;
Skipping scores of meals,
rolling tirelessly on foot wheels;
Deprived of sleep,
as patients came in heaps;
Working twenty-four-seven,
far from life’s haven;
Amidst ailment and anguish,
we could never relinquish;
Winds of sorrow came in gusts,
relatives of dying often outburst;
Once listed next to God,
we now stand in the witness box;
Questions on our sincerity,
our knowledge, our interests;
Our reputation is at stake,
Some soul searching,
and we can prove them all fake;
Worthy of faith, beyond any doubt,
Dedicated, candid inside out,
Kindest of souls, no personal goals,
Humanity, sole objective;
With power of commitment,
Power of healing, power of words,
Power of logic, power to serve;
We are the doctors
that you be most proud of;
Humble and selfless
as one can ever be;
Serving at your doorsteps,
Defying comforts of hospitals
and conditioned offices;
Sitting under a tree,
Sun doesn’t scorch;
Winter doesn’t chill;
Whenever you need,
Always on our feet;
Be it an ailment
or a social cause,
An ear to listen
A zeal to heal,
Whether the bright sun
or the heavy downpour;
Even if a road block
or a Covid havoc;
We have a verve
are committed to serve;
By the head and the heart,
soulful emotions apart;
You can count on us;
We need no money,
just subtle words sweet as honey;
A drop of gratitude,
a sublime attitude;
We are happy to be here,
for ones no access to healthcare;
With such selfless intent,
our Sun sets in content;
Sending smiles through the day,
no one can measure or weigh;
We, the doctors,
are just humans like ya all;
Thy trust is what we seek,
We play no God.
Written Sept 17, 2023
© Dr Upma A. Sharma
Copyright © Dr. Upma A. Sharma | Year Posted 2023
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