Shivering in my animal print hospital gown,
\nI greet this white-robed agent of pain
\nwith a determined frown I ask:
\nWhat torture gadget are you bringing me now?
\n“Now, now my dear.
\nDr’s orders, you hear.”<\/p>\n
Proceeding to stand myriads of needles in my thigh,
\nHe announced with a smirk no less than wry:
\n“This “gadget” you see is by far kinder today
\nIt’s called a “Strengthsfinder”; we use it this way.
\nFor people like you, we can bump up the juice,
\nSpeed up the test and see which muscles you use.”<\/p>\n
With all that was in me, I began pulling out pricks!
\nThat is until the dial turned made them stick!
\nI’m sorry. I’m sorry (hands in the air).
\nJust do what you must,
\nBe gentle dear sir, in you I must trust.
\nPlease find me some strength and be done!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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