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(A Haiku)
The eager mind waits
For the pictures to arrive
And convince the eyes.
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TRANSFUSION!
Once there was a wealthy sheik who was seriously ill.
He went to a well-known doctor who was famous for his skill.
Said the Doctor 'I can operate but your blood type is so rare
That without special blood to treat you I simply wouldn't dare
Attempt an operation! I'll try to find a donor
Even if I have to go as far as Barcelona!'
A worldwide search threw up the name of a Scotsman name of Mack
Who was really down on his luck and living in a shack.
The Scotsman gladly gave his blood and the Sheik was so impressed
That he showered him with presents from his bottomless treasure chest.
Along with fifty thousand dollars he gave him stocks and shares
And soon there was an improvement in poor old Mack's affairs.
Sad to say, the operation was not a complete success
Which caused both Sheik and Surgeon a great deal of distress.
'I must operate on you again' the Doctor said at last.
The operation was successful and, for Mack, a gift arrived
From the ever-grateful Sheik who was so glad that he'd survived.
It was just a box of chocolates and Mack was rather vexed.
He had hoped for money and, in truth, he was perplexed.
He wrote to the Sheik 'Excuse me. I don't like to complain
But I expected more from you when I gave blood again.'
The Sheik replied 'Please understand , that was all I could allow.
Don't forget I have Scottish blood flowing in me now.'
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