Do you notice me?
Do you see my soul?
Or does attire blind you?
And is all I am a role?
We all have a part to play
And I play mine well
So I keep on performing
In this living Hell
Do you know what it costs me?
Do you see the price I pay?
You may see a coat of white
But I see a world of gray
I make a great impression
But you don’t know the real me
I am hidden in plain sight
White coat anonymity
Tyler Estes is a M.D./M.P.H. student at UAMS.
Its so easy to stereotype a white coat. I often wonder who is underneath the title and coat; the real person. Thank you for sharing your heart. I am glad that you have one. Just so you know, you are noticed, and you are seen. Your soul matters. Beautiful poem Dr. Estes.