ICU

Iris blue latex fingers prompt
Clear plastic snakes past
Flushed haunting lips pursed
In surprise at the smell of deadly sterility
Guardians screech of change-
The lament of mechanical birds
Wheezing pumps urge the
Expansion of exhausted lungs-
Legs straining with the effort
Murmured voices worry above pale ears
Hand limply placed across golden fur
Of the loyal toy bear-
Brown glass eyes the embodiment
Of hopeful innocence

Reviews

[Legolas]

Pretty good poem. A little short however...

[Kitty Robinson]

"brown glass eyes" I just love that part!

[Olivia Marie]

This is one of the best pieces I've read, I absolutely loved it! I'm not sure what to say, it was absolutely amazing!

[eglantine]

"lament of mechanical birds" beautiful, reminds me of a scene in the movie, The MIrror Mask (based on Neil Gaimen's novel).

[That_Girl]

Quite a poem! It's almost eery, like a hospital. I like it!

[Laura Maidah]

I wish I knew how you came up with "mechanical birds" and "iris...latex". Luminous descriptions to your talent.

[Katty]

good job!