How did you never notice,

That I could never look you in the eye?

Never look into those puppy dog eyes.

Big brown eyes.

How did you never notice,

That I hated hugging you?

Hated having you near me.

Holding me tight.

How did you never notice,

My rapid heart rate?

Thundering in my chest.

Thump, thump, thump.

How can no one see,

That my chest no longer moves.

A silent monitor, in an empty hospital room.

Beep, beep, beep.