In Again

A broken heart sings sad songs for a love in pain.

The clock moving slowly,

Appointed hours approach through muddy time,

My frantic morning routine, painted red.

Tumbling toward the car

Just to see her.

 

She wears a mask of breathing tubes,

Poked with intravenous junkie needles

And her bed rings loud bells if she tries to

Escape

To head for the bathroom,

Urgent.

 

Small talk designed to avoid THE talk,

I diligently fish around for wash cloths and

Ginger ale and prayers,

Just to appear busy and engaged

While she naps in a bed, not hers…

The authorities yell that hours are past

And I wake her to hug her,

Walk to the car shedding

One tear/per minute.

 

dan © 2015

 

Music: “You’re My Sickness,” by Diva Destruction

Author's Note

Reviews

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Dan, this is such a heartfelt and vividly written piece, my friend...it's as if I was walking to the car with you; sitting in the room; and leaving the hospital with a hand on your shoulder...know that you and Dee are in my prayers... - FT

[dan]

Thank you, this is tough to go through, and I'm only speaking of her. I just have to let her know I'm here for her. Thank you...dan

[Robert]

Sorry to hear your wife is in the hospital again Dan. I will say a prayer for her. I very expressive piece, be strong!

[dan]

Thank you Robert. I pray for her copiously. take care...dan

[jeannemarie coulter]

fine penning...goes well with the music...thank you

[dan]

jeannemarie, My wife has been hospitalized since last Wednesday, this piece was a glimpse into what I'm dealing with now. Thank you for your read/review. take care...dan

[zaisham9393]

A hope she gets well soon.This poem shows how much you love her...It's really sweet :)

[dan]

Thank you for your kind thoughts. take care...dan

[AaronFreitas]

I will keep you guys in my prayers Dan... pray for the best my friend :) Stay strong buddy you know we are all here for you :)

[dan]

Aaron, Thank you so much for your encouraging words; they mean a lot. take care...dan

[B]

I hope she gets better
A beautiful write here Dan
You are not alone

[dan]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm very worried for her. take care...dan

[Cladine]

This writing was painful. I'll pray for her and you Mr. dan. I hope she gets better . Never give up . God will always be with you .

[dan]

Cladine, Thank you for your kind thoughts. They help me to keep my focus. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

Dan, please know I will pray for you both...

[dan]

Thank you Kelly. Your prayers are deeply appreciated. take care...dan

[Melinda McQueen]

A very emotional poem. May God be with you both.

[dan]

Thank you for your kind words. take care...dan

[JayceeC]

So it seems here we are again, but still for different reasons. Prayers for both you and Dee. I know that it's stressful. Otto and I are just back after surgery two, but I had the luxury of staying with him this time. It helped with the stress levels of us both. I'm sorry that you are not able to do the same. My thoughts are with you my friend. Jan x

[dan]

Thank you, Jan. I used the song, "You're My Sickness," because I feel that even though its her health out of flux right now, she and I are linked by such slender threads...it's now my sickness also. Best wishes to you and Otto and his recovery, prayers go out to you for better health. Thanks again...dan

[JayceeC]

Oh, I definitely know that feeling and the helplessness in the face of their pain. It comes with great love. Keep your strength up, because as her sickness is yours, your strength is hers..Prayers.

[dan]

Well put. thx...dan