Hurt

Bolstered during the night,
Clutching bed for comfort on waking.

No relief, no answers.
Silent plea for care, grim understanding.

Plagued and incapable, learning.
Last life’s memories, ignorant jewels.

Sweetness, poisoned by experience.
Let no one else suffer, but they do.

Beyond imagination, reality for us.
All we can offer, a precious spoon.