Clown fish cavorted <br />in the waiting room - <br />The John Olsen painting <br />was perfectly placed. <br /> <br />'Coffee? <br />Mr. Negri’s running a bit late...' <br /> <br />Mr. Negri <br />proffered his apologies. <br />Affable and modest <br />his suit was immaculate. <br /> <br />He asked questions with interest, <br />examined without rushing <br />and delivered his diagnosis <br />without bullshit. <br /> <br />A fiendishly complicated <br />ten hour surgical challenge <br />with significant risks <br />and a week in Intensive Care. <br /> <br />Odd how we felt better <br />after hearing the news? <br /> <br />‘I am in your hands’ <br /> said Jerry as he shook his.<br /><br />Alison Cassidy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/jerry-s-journey-justin-negri/
