Patience in Bay 3

Reasons to be tearful 1 2 3 daughters Sitting in Bay 3 in A&E; Praying for recovery With oxygen and tlc. The drip drip hangs silently While she lays restless In a bed that's temporary Leaving everything unsaid Leaving nothing unsaid Punctuated with apology. Cursing the immodest gown That's flapping around Dozing within the bustle around Her exhaustion and frustration Tainting all conversation While her smile's still strong Between episodes of expletion. Doctors come doctors go Nurses stay longer than they ought to Breaking rules to console While our mum offers up 'I'm sorry' from her heart And we know this is just the start Of a brand new hurt.

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