strangely quiet
except for nurses’ chatter
and the IV pumps purring
cat-like
hopeful sunlight pours in through side window
as I glance at the people in the chairs
all ages
--------all expressions
------------------all symptoms
hours pass like this
with the cats hissing poison
into blood system
the quietness oppresses
like waiting death
ready to pounce on the
next mouse
but the purring comforts
carry curative
curious companionship
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