My First Pair of Scrubs
I bought my first pair of scrubs today.
These smooth
navy blue pjs
with white polka dots on the inside.
I spent 45 minutes in that store today,
a store bubbling over
with any color and a variety
of pocket locations.
My fitting room littered with blues,
greys, and blacks in any size they had.
Finally finding the right length
and the most flattering color,
the mirror reflected a person
I have not known myself to be,
but one I am excited to meet.
The racks towered over me
and price tags laughed in my face
yet
I walked out of that store today
ready for my first day in healthcare.
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Wow!!! I loved this poem for so many reasons. I love the fact that you now see the new you, from a time where wonderment and/or doubt exist. And when you looked within that mirror, you began to see what you’ll soon become in this world of falls triumphs.
Navy is my favorite color! Good luck in the healthcare field I’ve been in it for 10+ years
I like how you’ve captured this typically mundane activity and brought it to life. It bubbles with energy.
Congrats-you made it and you make this poem.
“a person I have not known myself to be, but one I am excited to meet”
This is my favorite line, and I love the poem as a whole! It’s so full of optimism. Blessings on your journey into the healthcare field!
Great energy in this shopping experience!
Love:
price tags laughed in my face