I know you feel vulnerable here
You have an illness, and you fear
Being judged on any number of things
A doctor’s visit a sense of insecurity brings
You worry your lifestyle choices would be scrutinized
You inability to afford medications would be revealed to outside eyes
Your embarrassing indiscretions would come to light
All those demons you have to privately fight
Might be revealed, your health they adversely affect
You know you would be reminded of the ways you are imperfect..
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As your doctor I cannot reassure you enough
I don’t mean to judge you, being a patient is rough
I just want you to be the healthiest you can be
All the constraints that you face, I can see
Many things are beyond my control, you should know
Drug prices skyrocketing, insurance coverage dropping low
I am willing to work with the limitations around you
The more I know, the more I can do
To help you reach the goal we share
I am on your side, please know that I care.
Passion...unbridled 