I Would’ve

by 유녕

Breakfast at 7 a.m. — a large “double-double” with a slice of toast.

Dinner — whoever volunteers: Today was me; hence, Greek!

Supper can be humble —
a bowl of tomato soup,
a couple of crackers enough.


On the table,
bills, receipts, envelopes
scattered over here—only two weeks have passed,
yet, there, time stuttered,
waiting for results:
X-ray, MRI, CT scan,
blood work, EEG, ECG, C&S,
the doctor’s rounds…


Our normal days and nights
scooped out into past;
empty rooms,

an unused toothbrush,

a full box of tea—

the house of silence


I should've laughed more with you.

I shoud've danced with you.

It should've been me; not you.

I would've,

I would've,

I would've died; not you.



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