My Doctor

What a great man.

This tribute poster hangs in the clinic hallway.

I miss him greatly.

He helped us get where we are now 

His memory keeps me going.

Meg

Neurological testing

The Neuro Examination.

I have had a few

And watched hundreds

During my time as a nurse.

I remember the first time I met Dr. Panitch.

He pulled a matchstick up and had me follow it

With my eyes. 

An intern looked on.

I was still sizing up Dr. Panitch.

It would take a few visits to

Grow to care about him

And his genius.

God, I miss him.

I went on the Combi Rx study

During my clinic visits

They measured

Timed 10 Peg

Test

Timed walk

And my most frustrating test

The Math Test

Made me think of a circus,

Walking the wire

Without a net.