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Bewitched by the lemon rind spiraling my neighbor’s rocks glass I think of scurvy. I toast the trick of citrus and each sailor too late to receive it. I sip respecting that early clinical trial, Dr. Lind on the high seas and all who stop misery through observation, all who labor out-of-sight. In class we learn epi demos logos the study of what befalls a population, a cocktail of Greek words. We learn that when public health is working we don’t notice it. I toast those who do. "Epidemiology at 5:00pm" is included in The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work. This digital anthology published by the journal One Art on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, is edited by Erin Murphy. Learn more here. The anthology will be re-launched by Penn State University Libraries Open Publishing in 2026. I am pleased that the poem found a place in this collection of truly varied voices and work experiences. "Epidemiology at 5:00pm" recognizes public health researchers, advocates and educators. I'm intending it in the broadest sense, but right now I especially thank CDC employees past and present for their tremendous dedication.
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