Pain Scale

They ask about your pain within
A scale of 1 – 10.
The answer, though depends upon
Exactly where and when.

For pain can vary, changing by
The hour or the minute
And sometimes you can’t pinpoint pain
Despite the fact you’re in it.

Unless you suffer, why on earth
Would you consent to go
To a doctor’s office, where you hope
That someone in the know…

Could help you feel much better
And what difference should it make
Where your pain is on the scale?
Find a cure, for goodness’ sake!