Social rounding

 social rounding

i had some time so i peeked in

on my patient on the wards.

he'd been having a rough go of it - 

in and out of the hospital,

his conditions getting the best of him.

in clinic, we usually focus in on 

these health issues that have

decided to make life difficult.

but today was different. 

we sat together for some time,

talking about our families,

the holidays, what's next in life.

we talked about what makes life hard 

and what makes life worth living.

i saw a bit of hope glimmering 

in those half closed eyes.

my heart swelled.

"thanks for the visit, doc,

you really helped me, mentally"

no, thank you, sir.

i needed this just as much as you.