Time had never passed so slowly

Watching the clock

Hours go by

No notice of what’s to come

I watch as the doctors come and go

Yet no response, not one

I wonder if my thoughts are correct, but I try to be hopeful and still

The smell of the newly disinfected floor hit my nose like a shock of lightning

Stomp

Stomp

Those were the words I heard before the doctor came in

The doctor let out a loud sigh

Then smiled

Surely,

everything was well