VITALS

The medical assistant was sassy

when she told me to step on the scale.

She informed me she was a fashionista

when she wrapped my arm in Velcro.

I like taking care of people – 

and I like nice things, she said.

I have a three year old named Phillip,

who says, You can call me Phil.

You like my lipstick?

It’s Radiant Orchid, the color of the year.

You’ll never see me in blue, though.

Wouldn’t be good for the patients

if I was taking their heart rate

looking like a corpse.

The doctor will be with you shortly.

It was good talking with you. 
Remember: Radiant Orchid.

She left smiling and said:

Have a blessed day!                    

Her name was Promise.