After the question
Finally asked
Silent seconds
Moment endless
Fear and doubt
Into the chasm
Deep the void
Dark and null
Moment endless
Waited out
Slowly speaking
Voice shaking
Answer short
Moment endless
Doctor leaves
On that table
Still a man
Half in shock
Moment endless
Mutely grieves
The poem left the reader with sadness and questions. Some words can stop us. Make us re-think our life. Thank you for the amazing poem.
And thank you for reading. These types of moments are so very different for the patients and the doctors who deliver the news.
Wow, I feel the pain in each and every word. Very well written!