In a hospital
it’s difficult to listen
to sad, scary sounds
“code blue” on intercoms
wailing, grieving families
beep-beep-beep of machines —
But if you listen
more carefully
you can hear
the sound of hope
of healing, love, and support,
caring, confident voices
of nurses and doctors and staff,
the din and melodies of
our imperfect and indispensable
healthcare plexus at work.