"A TRIBUTE TO THE SPEECH- LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST"
I AM AN SLP
I know the mouth better than anyone
and the larynx
and the brain
and the ear
I am the person who works with them
I work with the young
the old
the sick
and the strong
I am their bringer of hope
and strength
and courage
I AM AN SLP
I am a good listener
But I also love to talk
I like to play on the floor with the kids
But I can be serious with the adults
I can help you reduce your accent
But I love the way you sound when you use it
I can help you with your language
Your articulation
Your voice
Your fluency
Your swallowing
Your literacy
And your fear of speaking
I AM AN SLP
I can be a counselor
A teacher
A friend
A shoulder to cry on
And a role model
I AM AN SLP
You Can find me in the schools
The hospitals
The home
The nursing homes
And millions of other places
I can work with you for years
Months
Weeks
Or even days
I AM AN SLP
My profession is one of collaboration
Determination
Hard work
Perseverance
And constant change
But I enjoy the challenge
The people
The good times
The goals reached
And the pace
I can be creative
Spontaneous
Resourceful
And quick on my feet
I AM AN SLP
And I have the best job in the world
Because I can make a difference
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