Like a Dog

Momma said, "If you don't like the heat, stay out of the frying pan"..

Like a Dog

Another crazy busy day

But here is what I thought,

I’m a critical-care nurse

And this is what I bought,

I learned to prioritize

And sort the greatest need,

Should I get Billy Bob a sandwich?

Or assess Mary Lou’s bleed.

The writing on the wall

Puts the pedal to the metal,

I just gotta deal with it

And wait for the dust to settle,

And I won’t complain

That I missed a 15-minute break,

Mary Lou has issues

Her life is at stake.

I ride a bicycle to work

My body is healthy,

I’m willing to work hard

(Not being wealthy),

And Mary Lou is why

I have chosen this profession,

I’m working for her

It’s a simple confession.

Her needs are greater than mine

Her safety is paramount,

How many breaks I’ve missed?

I don’t bother to count,

And even if I waited

Eight hours for a meal,

I’m not so important

That’s just how I feel.

I carry snack bars in my pockets

And need just one cup of coffee,

It’s extra special fine

If there’s some chocolate or toffee,

Because my needs are simple

And patient needs are greater,

If I miss a 15-minute break

I won’t collapse in a Lunar crater.

Some Nurses won’t like it

When I am around,

I’ll take a heavy load

Like yer good old bloodhound,

Maybe I am like a dog

That nevers knows when to sit,

Chasing a favorite ball

He won’t pause or quit.

Yup, just another busy day

There will be more, exactly the same,

Do you have what it takes

To be a contender in this game?

If you’re wimpy or whiny

You don’t like busy or hard,

Hold a sign at the Freeway

Or chase snails in your yard.

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5/1/14