There’s a rhythm to the standard
Checklists required at each junction
Of the hospital existence.
The hospital worker requests
The patient’s full name and birthdate,
For instance. Patient recites
The answer. Perrrfect, the worker
Says in return, working on through.
Next question, and the next reply.
Perrrfect. This continues, each list,
However long the list goes on,
However many times the same.
Everything matches everything.
The disaster may continue.
