how to stop the bleeding

i have a doctor somewhere,

although

i've never met him.

even though

i pay the premiums on time

he's no where to be found.

i've seen his picture

on the website.

he's smiling and wearing

a white doctor's coat

with a stethoscope

around his bearded

neck,

but there's no way of contacting

him.

the e-mail bounces back,

there's no voice mail,

no receptionist to take a call.

he's out of town,

booked, busy i imagine

with more important cases

than mine.

please call this number

to set up an appointment

to the assistant to my nurse

the website says.

we'll be in touch.

if this is an emergency,

dial 911.

have a nice day and wrap tightly

to stop any bleeding.