somber thoughts after the earthquake*

this is what i would tell a young physician:
1. don't hurry. it's a life-long art.
2. serve, for no return. your soul will be richer.
3. teach. you owe it to your teacher.

and this i would tell a medical student:
1. it's not too late. there are smoother paths.
2. it satisfies only if you give almost all.
3. if you would walk this path, don't hurry.

there goes my sudden attack of earnestness.
shades of mr collins and all.
*haiti, january 12, 2010