FREE VERSE:
\nNever knew a visit to the ortho could truly make me smile.
\nEvery word she said was uplifting, a term of endearment.
\nWho can feel the pain when kindness showers your very soul.
\nShe explains everything in minute detail
\nand asks how you’re doing;
\nnot that you can respond with a mouthful of cotton and stuff;
\nYou make good use of your ASL.
\nIf she doesn’t understand it, she understands smiles.
\nA thumb-up never fails.
\nShe shares some of her story, her challenges;
\nyou both empathize.
\nShe compliments my dental hygiene;
\nI’ve heard that one before.
\nIt’s ironic since I grew up without a toothbrush.
\nShe’s always checking for my well-being
\nand asks me to tell her if something’s not ok.
\nShe wants to know everything.
\nWe take a break, and she walks me to the restroom,
\nLying with head lower than body dizzies me out.
\nShe makes sure I’m safe;
\nNowhere else have I’ve gotten this kind of kind treatment.
\nWe talk a bit then finish for the day.
\nI thank her for doing a great job and schedule next appt.<\/p>\n
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