Tuesday, August 9, 2016

A Visit to the Doctor, à la Dr. Seuss

I have a funny story to tell
It starts out bad but ends up well
How it happened, I cannot say,
Such a crazy mixed-up day!

Yesterday, while in my yard,
Playing ball, I fell down hard!
I cut my leg, it was a mess!
I cried out loud, I must confess.

I went to see my doctor quick
I told him that I wasn’t sick
I pointed at my leg so sore
He shook his head, “Son, say no more,
The problem’s there, it’s plain to see,
Your finger’s crooked as can be!”

“Don’t look so glum, I have a plan,
Dr. Bonejoint, he’s your man.
He’ll fix you up, he’ll give you care,
He’s right next door, I’ll take you there.”

I did explain-it was no use,
These doctors could be so obtuse!
And then I yawned, mouth open wide
Dr. Bonejoint peeked inside,
“The problem’s there, it’s plain to see,
Your tooth needs work immediately!”                                                

“Don’t look so glum, I have a plan,
Dr. Toothright, he’s your man.
He’ll fix you up, he’ll give you care,
He’s right next door, I’ll take you there.”

I did explain-it was no use,
These doctors could be so obtuse!
And then I coughed, mouth open wide
Dr. Toothright poked inside,
“The problem’s there, it’s plain to see,
You need a tonsillectomy.” 

“Don’t look so glum, I have a plan,
Dr. Sorethroat, he’s your man.
He’ll fix you up, he’ll give you care,
He’s right next door, I’ll take you there.”

I did explain-it was no use,
These doctors could be so obtuse!
I was so mad, stuck in that place,
Then Dr. Sorethroat saw my face.
“The problem’s there, it’s plain to see,
You have a rash, obviously!

“Don’t look so glum, I have a plan,
Dr. Skinclear, he’s your man.
He’ll fix you up, he’ll give you care
He’s right next door, I’ll take you there.”

I did explain-it was no use,
These doctors could be so obtuse!
I had enough and couldn’t take much more,
Then Dr. Skinclear looked at the floor
“The problem’s there, it’s plain to see,
Your leg is bleeding, it’s red as can be!

“Don’t look so glum, I have a plan,
Dr. Stitchem, he’s your man.
He’ll fix you up, he’ll give you care
He’s right next door, I’ll take you there.”

I was almost brokenhearted,
When I ended up back where I started!
Dr. Stitchem looked confused,
Then sewed my leg where it was bruised,
He ruffled my hair and patted my knee        
Then gave me his apology.

That was my crazy mixed-up day
I finally left to go home and play,
I thanked Dr. Stitchem for making it stop,
And also for the delicious lollipop!


No comments:

Post a Comment