Officer Pain

Ever wonder how your brain knows you have a boo-boo? That's Officer Pain. He has a busy job trying to keep you safe. He's not very popular, but he doesn't mind. This rhyming poem is perfect for anyone who's ever had an owie or an ouchie.

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Transcript

Musings and Other Nonsense. Whimsical stories, songs, and poems for children. Written and by Peter G. Reynolds and read by Griffin Reynolds, that's me - and me! This podcast would not be possible without your support. Please visit BuyMeACoffee.com to donate or become a member.

This episode is called, Officer Pain

Twisting your ankle. Scrapping your knee.
Stubbing your toe on the floor.
Cutting your finger. Burning your hand,
Banging your head on the door. 

That’s when the alarm goes off,
Deep inside your brain.
Waking up the man in charge, 
Whose name is Officer Pain.
 
Broke your arm, broke your leg,
From a slip or fall? 
Officer Pain will be right there,
For he has seen it all.

He travels fast along your nerves,
As fast as they’ll allow. 
His siren red and loudly blaring: 
Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow.

It can be quite exhausting 
To respond to each alarm.
To teach you what is dangerous
And keep you safe from harm.

But does he get a medal? 
Or any kind of praise?
He’s always working, all the time.
There are no holidays. 

But everyone dislikes him,
And treats him with disdain.
For no one ever really wants
A visit from Officer Pain.

But there’s no need to worry.
He doesn’t mind at all.
He hopes there will be many days
When there is no pain at all. 

He’d take a real vacation
Watching TV on the couch 
Until he’s needed once again
Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ouch. 

I hope you enjoyed the episode. If you did, please check out my dad's rhyming picture book. Lost Hallway, Where do Lost Things Go and my middle-grade chapter book called Stitches in Time Travel, both are available on Amazon.  Stitches in Time Travel is also available as an audiobook on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. You can learn more, at storiesbypeter.com where you can subscribe to our mailing list for the latest updates and news. See you next time!