Richard A. Bartle: Last Flight

Last Flight

Over the intercom crackled the words:
"Is there a doctor on board?"
Five minutes later, the voice came again:
"A medic? A nurse?" it implored.
Shortly thereafter, we heard it once more:
"A student? A vet?" the voice cried.
The priest sitting opposite rose to his feet,
"I think next it's my turn," he sighed.