The wheezing bed can never quite plateau.
Two shelves are ready for a noisy fall.
A mirror replies only to the wall.
The bin's infections, TV stuck in snow.

Machines have been removed to save distress.
A new syringe is programmed for a day.
The lunchtime menu's headshaken away
Despite the hungry urge to cry out yes.

There is no clock. The lights are off or pain,
Ensuite facilities for visitors
Occasionally summoning a nurse
Efficiently administering shame.
A patient's weak, drugged to her tightened eyes,
Angry with her relative's limp sighs.