3:40 am

by Joanna Gilman Hyde

Roseway Hospital, Shelburne, NS

May 7, 2024

3:40 am

Eye Am Literally

Waiting

For Someone Dear 2 D(eye).

Eye Am Checking

Her Breathing —

Eye Am Checking

Her Faint Motion

of Perhaps One Hand

Raised

Butt That Was Oh,

Over 4 Hours Ago —

When Eye Held It.