#stethoscope
nearly five years old
my nephew plays
with a stethoscope
a fully functioning
auscultatory device
not just some toy
of unavailing plastic
and purposeless rubber
lost to his imagination
he holds the chest piece
against my sternum
the diaphragm cold
even through my shirt
making me pull away
momentarily
out of instinct or habit
even though
it is not needed
he sits listening
concentration tight
across his brow
with very real concern
as he informs me
that he can't hear anything
that i must just have
no heart at all
Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024 at 9:39 AM UTC
All those ups and downs
With effort
Moments to celebrate
A glorious time
And
With the same effort
Some moments to felt
Sorry
Even when
Being in the right lane
No Prejudice
Here we are trained
How to judge
Getting help of senses
Our eyes are judgmental
So do, the ears and touch
If someone dies
Of kindness
Let them search a scapegoat
Let them find us
Everywhere
I don’t ask for much
Think for the few seconds
What, If the Stethoscope
Ask for a rest
Aug 15, 2018
Aug 15, 2018 at 3:33 AM UTC