The sounds I missed
full of bliss
Little moans
Whimpers and groans
Heated breath
Sighs with depth
Sugary AHHs
and HEATED O's
Vocal gestures that reach my toes
Back again with baited breath
Vocally charged little deaths
Hello I giggle
Alive again
Panting sounds
Hiss & Snarls
Grunts & Growls
sounds I've been making for hours
sigh

you never really know
the love of a grandmother
until her life is at risk

you see her hair fall out
and her wearing bandanas
frequent doctors visits
and no energy

grandma I'm sorry this happened
to you, of all people
I hope you know
I wish it was me instead