The Medical Profession

Awards, rewards cannot suffice, A doctor's life's mere sacrifice; A unique, prolonged enterprise, For which he's praised or pays the price! Nevertheless, the work is nice; But he must learn to keep off vice; From other's faults, becoming wise, Money must never him entice! From start to end, it is sheer toil; He always burns the mid-night oil; His character, conduct shouldn't spoil; He learns patience and not to boil! He must heed to his conscience; He is a man who dwells in science; He ought to keep his ethics good, And love his duty, brotherhood! God is the Healer in essence; Doctors are souls in quintessence; His craft and art need common-sense; The stress and strain shouldn't make him tense! Respect the doctor for his job; To pay Paul, he may Peter, rob; The world can't thrive without doctors; He faces challenging factors. But God is by his side always; Through perils, strife, he passes days; And satisfaction becomes base That goads him do well in each case! The world must thank doctors, like God; May they live long sans any rod; They slog to maintain patients' health; Doctors are nation's priceless wealth! "Happy Doctor's Day,2012! " To all my teachers, colleagues, friends, and medicos. From Dean, Dr.Prof. A.Celestine Raj Manohar MD., IRT PMC & H &RTS, Perundurai Copyright by Dr John Celes 01-05-2012