Doing Nothing

I was inspired to get all poetical about Professor Gillian Leng, when I developed a bit of an empathetic itch after reading all about her inspirational NHS savings’ plan (SkyNews, June 30, 2018):  

‘Doing nothing’
is ‘best.’
Promising zilch
is fine.
Talking with May
is fair.

It’s fair to
chop
an op
or two.

It’s fine to
withdraw
a grommet.

It’s best to let the old man  s  n  o  r  e ……
And fair for the kid’s
with their tonsils so sore.

It’s best for the breast –
it’s okay to dr
o
o
p

It’s fine to be Gillian,
who scans well with Giles;
and it’s cheap to do ‘nothing’ –
when she ends up with piles!

Copyright owned by Jay Cool, June 28th 2018

Source article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/nhs-may-cut-back-on-unnecessary-ops-to-save-cash/ar-AAzmDtQ?ocid=spartanntp

Published by The Silly-Savvy Salopian

Freelance writer and descendant of the cave dweller and outlaw, Humphrey Kynaston. Banished from Shropshire for my eccentricity, I have made my home in Suffolk. I write poetry, short stories, travel journals, comedy gig reviews and non-fiction articles. My wish is to write my way back into the heart of my birth land. All writing commissions (and free holidays in Shropshire!) considered.

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