icu nurse on the way to boston

New York City NY

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kicking myself that I was so worried about making my connection that I didn’t even ask for your name ! your bright eyes behind glasses, your intelligent focus, the grad school essay you capitulated on, the blueberry hi-chew you offered me - we both have a sweet tooth you work in an icu, you love action, you don’t love to sit still. after you asked what I was reading, you recommended “the silent patient.” you are also from somewhere beautiful up north. you’re also in the city because you love how it doesn’t quit. you were heading to Boston to see your friends, I was heading to New Hampshire to see something green (and my family) - and when I asked you what your dream is, it sounded like the secret to life. when you fell asleep with your hands on your lap, I tried very hard not to daydream about taking one. it felt like if I did - everything would fit. is your birthday in the spring? do you want to go on long walks with me? what does it feel like to hold your hand? what is your name?