It is apparent that it is time to transition
A vessel that once held thoughts fears & ambitions
Has become something much more tranquil and silent
As they reflect on their life; joyful and vibrant
It may appear their journey is complete
But by choice they will not fall obsolete
When their vibrant sun has finally set
Their face for many will be impossible to forget
For many young students brimming with promise
The health of future generations weighs heavily on us
Against the plagues of disease we are armed
We hope to learn, to heal, and to do no harm
We learn not only by books and lectures
With time we become masters of the body’s architecture
And through the great sacrifice and selflessness of our fellow man
Full of life and experience long before our stewardship began
These hands which once held the hands of a family member or lover
There is so much more to their life than we can possibly uncover
This face that once laughed, cried, and smiled
The scars and joys of their life sit before us compiled
This privilege has been bestowed upon us students of health
To seek healing and community rather than wealth
So that we may change and save lives
To become individuals with the power to revive
This face I peer into each and every day
Yet unfortunately to whom I will never be able to say
Thank you for your donation to me
For your face is in every patient I see
