Samantha Cinderella Scott

　　Samantha Cinderella Scott

　　was told she'd have to have a shot

　　The doctor said, "You're somewhat sick;

　　I think a shot should do the trick."

　　He said, "You shouldn't feel a thing,

　　except perhaps a tiny sting,

　　a painless prick, a poke, a pinch.

　　It shouldn't even make you flinch.

　　"You won't begin to bleat or bawl.

　　I doubt that it will hurt at all.

　　I don't expect to see it bruise

　　or swell your arm and start to ooze.

　　"There's little chance of belly aches

　　or fevers, chills or sudden shakes.

　　It's not supposed to cause a cough.

　　Your arm will likely not fall off.

　　"I'm guessing that there won't be lots

　　of itchy red and purple spots.

　　Convulsions, too, are fairly rare.

　　I think you'll get to keep your hair.

　　"In fact, the chance is nearly nil

　　that you'll become intensely ill,

　　or grow a ghastlygreenish hue,

　　or turn into a kangaroo.

　　"It's nearly certain that you'll not

　　become a fish or flowerpot.

　　I'm quite convinced it's fair to say

　　you won't turn into mush today.

　　"But if you start to shake and cough

　　or if your head should tumble off,

　　if you become a moose or mule

　　you'll get a day away from school."

　　Samantha Cinderella Scott

　　took just a moment, deep in thought,

　　then yawned the slightest little yawn,

　　and told the doctor "Bring it on!"

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