New year, I thought
Should be a breeze
Peace of mind
A fresh start
A visit to my favorite doctor
Whom I really really like
Might even have a crush on him
Or is it a side effect
In a flash, all changed
Started at the front desk
Oh my
New staff
New insurance
No problem
Front desk girl grumbled
I see you are on your husband’s policy
I am not married, I retorted
Who is this husband, I asked
I cannot divulge, the fool responded
I insisted I need to know his name
Sorry, she repeated
HIPAA, HIPPO, HIPPY
Not so sure what I heard
Am I losing my mind
Or is it a side effect
Then whisked away
Routine blood test
Rough looking tech
Poking, probing aggressively
Enough, I said
I earned those chocolate truffles
Right there
Calling my name
In the cozy little break room
Between the lab and
Door to freedom
