low, my self-esteem having
taken
a beaten
by the last romantic
relationship
break up,
i buy a white doctor's smock
and a stethoscope
on E bay.
i have the white jacket
embroidered
with my name on it,
and the little physician
symbol above the cursive
letters.
when it arrives
i put it on, and wrap
the stethoscope
around my neck and take a walk
outside,
i go shopping,
bike riding,
people nod
and smile.
i wear it to Jiffy Lube
to get my oil changed.
people are suddenly interested
in me.
they ask me things
about their health and well-being.
they roll
up their sleeves and ask me
to take
a look at some rash
on their arm,
or a nodule growing on their head.
hey Doc, look at this
stab wound
or bullet hole, should i put
some Neosporin on it or have
it stitched up?
everyone is friendly
again.
i feel needed and loved.
i'm back in the game.
i go back onto E bay and order
a doctor's bag
full of medical equipment.
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