so
here we are
trying to write while the cat
yowls her nausea
upstairs

i just want to tell her
say to her
explain to her
that this will pass
it’s just a flare-up
it will pass

[i also want to tell myself
say to me
explain in such a way that i believe
that
this will pass
it’s just a flare-up
we have the meds we need
it’s not something different
something insidious
something hidden]

[we should schedule that ultrasound]