Where does it hurt?

Do you have pain in your belly?
Deep breath.
How about here?
Deep breath.
And here?
Here?

Any nausea or vomiting?
Any chest or arm or shoulder pain?
Any alcohol?
Any cigarettes?

How are you getting home?
Does your heart feel safe there?
Who can you turn to?
Have you cried yet?

How will you manage the uncertainty?
What houses your strength?
Who do you need to forgive?
What promises to yourself did you break?

Alyson Strike