Darkroom

The Only Time We Were At Peace

I watched the sunrise
all morning
lying on a hospital bed
while you slept peacefully.
I asked for extra warm blankets
so you wouldn't curl up
because the thermostat was on low.
I was in pain,
but not because of my legs.
I was in pain
because even then
you weren't taking care of me.
I used to hold you so proudly.