Nellie May Cronkhite Tozier's Poem


Contributed by Jo Castleberry Branch 1900 E. Maple
St. Winnfield, LA 71483-9603 bjcb@iamerica.net
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A loose piece of paper stuck in the journal of Gram
Tozier contained the below poem written by Nellie
May Cronkhite Tozier.  I've been told by older
cousins that remember her, that she had quite a dry
sense of humor.(Transcribed by Barbara Jo
Castleberry Branch)

"To the First Aider"

Lady if yu see me lying
On the ground and maybe dying
Let my gore run bright & free
Don't attempt to bandage me

While theres life there s hope my  pet
Don't apply a tourniquet"
Do not give for my salvation
Artificial respiration

Do not stretch my bones & joints
Do not press my Pressure Points
If queer symptoms you should see
Do not experiment on me

If  Im suffering from shock
Take a walk around the block
If you must be busy - pray
Help to keep the crowd away

to what ever my condition
Phone at once for a physician
Let me lie - I'll take a chance
Waiting for the ambulance
For "First Aid" I beg release
Lady! let me Lie in peace