Connie BakerNurse Sunshine says Oh my Gregory looks at his shoe I watch everyone out of the corner of my eye I have many corners I have many eyes I have many names I am many people some living some dead some dying when one dies another is born this is how I stay alive mom cries my body goes on breathing Doctor Abramson watches me I watch him mad dad looks at his hands acts sad It’s true she tried he says Nurse Sunshine watches mad dad I watch her Gregory sits with his mouth open looks at mom then at me then at mad dad I watch him the case worker with big gold bracelets stares at mom crying one of the nurses is bored looks out the window at the outdoor area where non violent patients are allowed to walk with guests if they have a pass from their supervising doctor I watch her the other nurs
