Frank Prem

Franks Psychiatry 2 #12: for a long time

we huddle in a group
while the secure door
is unlocked to admit us

 

a small man
wild grey hair
unmatched eyes
rumpled shirt
greets us
sing-song style

 

hello boys and girls
how are you all today
are you visiting the wards
on your first morning
that’s lovely

 

who is he
what did he do to get locked up
he looks so strange
has he been here long

 

that
oh prospective students
was the Nurse-In-Charge
of the locked ward

 

he has been in charge
for a
very

 

long

 

time

 

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