Ward 12 Blues
Thor May
| Young nurse |
That old woman is complaining again. I don't know why I do this job. You get no thanks. |
| Ward sister |
We are here to give help and comfort. Isn't that why you chose this career? |
| Young nurse |
Oh, I suppose so. These patients make it really hard to stay enthusiastic though. |
| Ward sister |
If it's hard for you, it's harder for them. Could you stay cheerful with a fever and no appetite? |
| Young nurse |
Sure, I understand their problems. Their bodies are failing, they can't pay the hospital bills, maybe they are facing a divorce... |
| Ward sister |
So why do you think YOU are having a hard time? Come on! The patient in Ward 12 needs his catheter changing. |
| Young nurse |
Him ! Huh ! That old fox tried to proposition me ! He's a menace ! |
| Ward sister |
Nonsense ! If there's a glint in his eye, there's still some life in him. It's a good sign. |
Expressions:
1. ___________________ is _________ again.
2. I don't know why I _________________________
3. We are here to __________________________
4. Isn't that why _____________________________ ?
5. _____________ make it really hard to _______________
6. If it's hard for you, it's _____________________
7. Why do you think ________________ ?
8. Maybe they are ________________
9. That old fox tried to ___________________
10. ________________, [then] there's still some life in him.