Sustain

When we find
Ourselves in a
Hospital,
Caring for one
Of our family,
Our patience is
Strained and taunt.
We have no time
For friends,
Only for our
Circle of family
And loved ones
Who touch
Our heart
Most close.
And even with these,
We must be terse.
We wait for
News of one
Who is precious,
While we
Sit in the
Halls of waiting,
Hoping all
Will be well.
The prayers
And words
Of those closest
To us,
Sustain us
Till good news
Allows us
To rest,
To sleep,
To breathe
Deep again.