Two Sides to a Door by Varesh Gorabi

On one side of the door, the doctors are very interested

In your case

You have such a rare condition, and such a complex history

Everyone wants to write a report

And marvel at everything that’s happened

They haven’t seen a patient quite like you

And your care will be challenging and new

But on the other side of the door

There is a lot of pain

And uncertainty

And a lot of holding on

And a lot of strength

Because what else is there to do…

I just want to say,

I see your father

I see you

All I said though

To your father’s thank you

Was “of course”

And watched y’all walk out the door