An Ode to Helwig

In LVH there is a school
Where one goes to learn the rule
Of what to do when blood count rises
To numbers of great sizes.
Let’s go there to test its ware
Thanks mostly to Medicare.
Haste mine eyes hast caught new pleasures
Whilst classroom one it measures!
Chairs and tables waiting for
Our prim and knowledgeable mentor.
Here she comes all dressed in white
Like a vision in the night
She speaks and so much wisdom shows
Sharing well how much she knows
To help us, if you please
In treating of a dread disease.
On page ten you’ll find the deeds
That define our educational needs.
Bring those edifying labels
To all your mealtime tables
Count the carbs don’t fool around
Make those numbers good and sound!
If the math is too much for ya
OK! Use a calculator
Get off the couch! Don’t lie around
There’s new vistas to be found.
Take your blood count by the rule
That you learned in this nice school.
And be sure you keep good data
So your mentor can advise ya.
What a nuisance to take your meds
You know the saying ‘bout two heads.
Don’t be squeamish, push straight in
That’s the way for insulin.
Don’t get wise and make a yell
Yes! You are fooling, I can tell.
Here’s my diploma, tried and true
But one word for thee, oh eyes of blue
Recall you said you’d have me dancing
Nice and easy, no wild prancing.
So as I dance for glory be
Thanks for all the help from thee.
And even if it’s on all fours,
Remember please! The next one’s yours.

George Bucci, August 25, 2005

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