DOCTOR

.
 He liked that word
 “Doctor”
 It was legitimate 
 He had a PhD
 “Piled high and deep”
 But a useful tool
  
 Was a Nurse Practitioner 
 Had a talent
 Woeful, like mine
 No competition, though
  
 Cold bedside manner
 Hard to talk to
 Could not look you in the eye
  
 Also, had a nurse assistant
 Who showed understanding
 In a “What can I do?” sort of way
  
 She was a jewel
 Displayed professionalism
  
 Yes, doctor
 You are a valuable person, but
 Get over yourself
 You are just one of us
  
 Stanski
 October 14, 2019 ^