Not so observant

I do not consider myself especially observant

I seem to notice things around me to a limited extent

I definitely do not keep my eyes and ears open that wide

I am mostly lost in the thoughts I harbor inside..

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I would say (at the risk of sounding like I’m bragging)

One area in which my observation powers are not lagging

Is in my work as a physician, quite perceptive I seem to be

I can recognize subtle signs of illness and injury

Pick up clues that many seem to miss

Many seemingly irrelevant details I don’t dismiss

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If only I were as observant elsewhere

I would find inspiration to write stories I could share

With the world- a tale I would weave

Around an anecdote, I certainly believe

That great authors have amazing perception indeed

To build a story a vignette is all they need..