There is no infantthis time,
only my own life swaddled
in bandages
[5]
and handed back to me
to hold in my two arms
like any new thing,
to hold to my bruised breasts
and promise
[10]
to cherish.
The smell of cut
flowers encloses this room,
insistent as anesthetic.
It is spring.
[15]
Outside the hospital window
the first leaves have opened
their shiny blades,
and a dozen new accidents
turn over in their sleep,
[20]
waiting to happen.




Please explain how she feeling and how this affected her view of the future

Which of the following is a family group that has more members than the just the parents and children, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins?a. atomic family
b. extended family
c. minute family
d. nuclear family

The American colonists objected to paying taxes to the British government because.

Indian corn is for decoration purposes only and not for cooking. True or False?

Your _____ is the way you use your time, energy, and resources.a. interest
b. lifestyle
c. occupation
d. career

Why did Hitler focus on harming Jewish people during his rule of Germany?a. Hitler was convinced by his generals that Jews were a threat.
b. Hitler knew the Jews were plotting the overthrow of his rule.
c. He blamed Jews for the ills of Germany.
d. Hitler was honoring an agreement with Stalin

The bilingual education act of 1974 provided: A) that all children should learn a second language B) funds to meet the language needs of non-English speaking students C) that each public school have at least one bilingual teacher D) none of the above