Inspired by a friend, today’s poem is an attempt at a tritina – a shorter version of the complex sestina. It was very challenging to choose end words to repeat throughout the poem.
Tenderly he brushes hair from her face
Tears on his cheeks as he cradles her hand
Silent wonder, is this where they will end
A new voice and dayshift slides to an end
The nurse speaks but he can’t lift up his face
Soft on his shoulder, she settles her hand
She straightens the sheets, he gives her a hand
Footsteps fade as the round comes to an end
He heaves the chair close and lays down his face
Her face warm on his hand, he dreams the end
Sojourn 
Great job! I’m impressed!