Day 196 of the 365 day poem challenge.
Word of the day sallow meaning: "
(of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown colour."
Portrait of the Dying
An elderly man lies upright in his hospital bed
He makes no fuss
And all noise he tries falls mute
On every ear
His harsh complaints might as well be a dogs bark
The man becomes sallow
Withdrawn
There are few flowers or photographs nearby that draw him
The flower petals are turning brown
The stems sag and turn the vase water cloudy
The tubes connect him to the hospital and to life
This is his life
The words palliative and care
Displayed proudly beside one another
Oxymoron he considers
But no one is here to experience his wit
Not anymore.
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