Professional Ethics Poem by Dr John Celes

I wonder how a doctor dares to steal
The patient visiting a hospital,
Redirecting him to private clinics –
Most unethical thing for one to do!

I wonder how engineers try to steal
From project’s sum or get fat commissions
By procuring what is less durable –
Most unethical thing for one to do!

I wonder how a lawyer trys to fleece
By charging client exorbitant fees,
And tilt the balance of justice somehow –
Most unethical thing for one to do!

I wonder how politician tells lies
As fluent as his speech so magical,
And cheats the voters who gave him mandate –
Most unethical thing for one to do!

I wonder how teachers can fail to teach
The pupils, who are like their own children,
And punish them in inhuman a way –
Most unethical thing for one to do!

I wonder how bureaucrats make delays,
And alter statistics in ‘flawless’ ways,
Ignoring conscience and standing rules –
Most unethical thing for one to do!

Ethics is there for any profession;
No one can fail to ignore them in life;
‘Nobility of professions’ at stake’ –
Remember this and do your duty well.

Copyright by Dr John Celes 09-18-2008