Machine
Fever rakes his body.
It leaves him hollow.
The fever will not break.
Why won't he wake up?
The Doctor places a damp cloth on his forehead.
The sleuth whimpers at the touch.
Sweet pours down his face.
Why won't he wake up?
He had been trapped in the fever for a long time.
He shows no signs of recovering.
He grows steadily worse.
Why won't he wake up?
He cringes at every sound.
He cries out at every voice.
He starts at every touch.
Why won't he wake up?
The Doctor is afraid.
He watches his dying friend writhe in pain.
He watches his friend cough and moan.
Why won't he wake up?
There is nothing more the Doctor can do.
He will have to watch his friend fade away.
Just like his patients in the war.
Why won't he wake up?
He sits with him in a silent vigil.
He comforts him when he starts.
He comforts him when he cries out.
Why won't he wake up?
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To be continued…