I passed to you a caloric of heat
then dephlogisticated air to breathe.
Allowing for your fading heart to beat
I trust that this affords you some relief.

Your arm I swiftly cut releasing blood
so carefully I then applied a leech;
Next bound your wound in poultice made of mud
to stem the bleeding out of such a breach.

Now circulations flowing as the tide
to pass in forward-backward motions course.
Your health seems somewhat fragile I confide
but should respond to treatment by our nurse.

Young fellow you should thank your lucky stars
our latest medicine none can surpass.

© G. Burns 3-Dec-2012