I am in the quiet room

on the north west hall's end

while in the room beside me

chemotherapy drips

I am not here because I want quiet

rather, new hospital policy forbids coffee

by the nurse station

and I am not, well

nevermind.

I am quiet at least, for now

I listen to the skyline of a city

not regarded for its skyline,

not regarded at all

and I read Wallace Stevens

and I form opinions