Time for liquid meds – under tongue
We also have medicine for if you are in pain
We can make it yummy
Iced tea to make mouth taste better
Food? Smoothie?
Foot rub?
What hurts?
We will put stuff under tongue for comfort
I love you – trying to help you feel better
Warm enough?
What did you dream?
You said something about Sweden
Nurse said it’s nothing to worry about
The leukemia makes you bleed
Good morning. It’s Sunday. Rainy.
No – I don’t want to go anywhere. I want to be with you.
It’s for comfort
Relax
Okay
Let it go

Hillary Davis is a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon. She lives with her family and one very mellow dog.