The Jab

Letter in the post
Once, twice, thrice
Imploring - Get vaccinated...

But, you can wait
Wait for your GP
If you prefer...

Nothing...
Waiting...
Go it alone...

Website - do you know your
NHS number
Yes...

Here's some sites
They're near to you
Best you choose one of them...

Book your second shot too...
But I don't know if...
Book it!

Find the centre
Stand outside
Drizzle dampens...

Pretty face,
What's your appointment time?
Ohh! yes, here you are...

Wait some more
Called in
The Inquisition gives me a card...

We sit...
Waiting for Godot?
Just a free berth...

Come now Sir,
So polite
Ushered into a cubicle...

Name, Rank, Number?
East European accent
Efficient Nurse

Information given
I take off my
Flack Jacket...

Briefing...
Are you allergic
Are you driving?...
These are side effects
Take Paracetemol...
And Water - lots of Water...

Jab...

Easing back into jacket
Nurse completing record
Photo on phone...

Your Daughter?
No - Niece...
Very Pretty...
Very naughty...
Aren't they all at that age?..

Back into the drizzle
Feel a little Woozy...
Take my time...

Home is further
It's usually so close...
Really slow today...

All done? Are you Ok
Someone at home cares...
But she had it before
And understands...

The hereafter...
Very little sleep
Arm sore - can't lie on it...

The new day...
Muscles ache
Lethargic...
But I'm determined...
determined...
Must go for my walk!