punch a time clock
see the patients
do the charting
do the coding
answer the phone
the secure messaging

is it breaktime yet?

no, next patient in one minute
inhale cashew butter & jelly sandwich
guzzle rice milk
eat brown-skinned banana
afternoon same as morning

then, cross bay bridge
rush hour traffic
home to microwave dinner
and finally,
bedtime drift off

nuzzle pillow
cherish sweet dream time
taste flavors of retirement's calling