Well my love,
we had it all

hot nights
where the screens
held back the mosquitos
and the tv glowed
where the curtains were held
to the wall with
thumbtacks
and your puzzle sat on the table
and you sat on the couch

we had it all
stepping around the tubes
from your oxygen tanks
and refilling your
weak cup of coffee

we had it all
when it was hot
and I was sweating
and your body was aching
and the roses continued to bloom.