Thursday, June 21, 2012

A Doctor's Life (Concrete Poem) - Sarah Ertl


A Doctor’s Life

Sirens are a common
sound to me, comfort
they offer me a future.
Sleep deprived I push
myself, more and more to be the best.  To beat
out all the others.  Studying words, most cannot
pronounce. Knowing I will make the difference of
life and death. Strangers will depend, trust in me.
I practice, and practice; desperate to make all the
right choices.   Knowing a mistake is not an option.
I work hours, days, it seems like weeks on end with
no breaks nor rest. I push harder and harder for my
profession.   Many  can
not handle the sadness.
But I know I am not one
of them.  I am a doctor.




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