The Night

I had spend almost 3 days at the hospital...namely one that is specially for children.
And last evening, I slept (kept awake) through....

...listening to your gentle breathing,
...waiting as anxiously as you for the clear sign
...just as disappointed when you had to stay on.

Outside,
a hive of activties abuzz
the tiny cries of wee ones in pain piercing through
frantic mothers hushing
the machines quiet hums creating the white noise behind.

God knows...
the tired, sad children who longs for home
and not the cold sterile comfort of the green bed.
The gentle heroes go about their daily rountines
with cheery hellos of "are you feeling better"

Over at the other ward
eerie silence of young souls
prisoned to their beds
shaved heads
battling the invasion of  manevolent armies within.
the caregivers...having to stay strong
slumped over in private tears
once night descents.

I know you want to go home
I want to...
God, be merciful....
God, the provider
Bless the little children who are ill.