I look younger than my age
Why would you think that would be a cause for rage
Ageism is so deeply ingrained
Looking old should be a cause for pain
So why am I disturbed when I am called
Young like a teenager, why am I appalled
At being told to be a doctor I look too young
Why do I want to scream at the top of my lungs
Whether this is condescension or genuine surprise
I an assumed inexperienced in the patient’s eyes…
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Yet another battle I have to fight
Race, gender and now age-there is no respite
Some folks think they are paying a compliment
When on my looking younger they comment..
There are plenty of others who tell me
To take these compliments now, before I lose youthful energy
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We all like youth, but want experience
Can we be done with age-related pretense?
Passion...unbridled 