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Mister
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naked in a gown
open in the back
waiting
the lab left a bruise
did you say,
‘I look good’
palpitations
it's not racing?
just my nerves
you caught me
in the cafeteria
bacon and eggs
Doctor
I've called you Mister
hoping you remember
what it is like (to be sick)
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