Modesty

Iused to think myself demure,

Timid,bashful, coy and shy.

Nobold exhibitionist,

Noproud narcissist was I.

 

Thena malady dispatched me

Tothe town infirmary

WhereI quickly learned the drill

Andlost all sense of modesty.

 

Strippedof clothes and dignity

Andany pride one may uphold

Iquickly learned to acquiesce and

Simplydid as I was told.

 

Nurse,technician and physician

Prodding,poking, nodding, joking,

Opengown exposing flesh to passers-by.

Ifeel like croaking.

 

Yes,I know it’s necessary.

Thisis how it needs to be,

Butit sure does make it difficult

Toembrace modesty.