The Doppler Effect
is me standing still
the sound of my heart
racing
to the sound of her voice
calling my name
as she runs up the path
to hand me an ultrasound
I’d left on her ward
is me standing
my heart still
as we talk
for a few minutes
about transducers
and the right type of gel
the sound of voices
completely at ease
is me standing still
as she races away
late for her break
my heart sinking
as I hear my voice calling
shall I buy the teas
and she calls back
I thought you’d never ask.