(The) Recovery
The doctor left, but she coughed and struggled
for her breath; I searched for the inhaler
and she pointed towards the pillow.
With "salbutamol", steroids, and steam,
I kept the "nebulizer" ready for the night,
these asthma attacks are adamant at times.
It was difficult to say who was more tired;
my back was soar from sitting on the chair,
and she was exhausted in semi-reclined posture.
Soon she appeared to breathe with some ease
and my fatigue gave way to a late night doze;
I dreamt of fresh air, trees and open meadows.
A sound of cough, mild but definite,
woke me up; she stood there -
the breakfast was warm and tea poured.
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c s shah
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