“Physician, heal thyself,” to this advice open your ear
Hold your own life as close, as dear
As you do the ones of your family, the patients you treat
Listen to your body, be attuned to your heartbeat
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The culture of medicine has been drilled down in you
Insane hours of work you’ve learnt to accrue
Without adequate sleep, rest or relaxation
You strive to be available to your patients in every situation
To the point of neglecting your own relationships and needs
Your own advice you are unable to heed
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You are human, and definitely not immune
To sickness, do not let medicine consume
Every facet of your life, to the extent that you compromise
This one life of yours highly prized..
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You are there for others, you need to be there
For yourself, of your mental and physical well-being take care
Listen to your body, your bravado do not display
If something does not feel right, take action right away
Your patients may be waiting, but you have to ensure
That you are there tomorrow, to offer them a cure..
Passion...unbridled 