Checking For Signs Of Life Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

OUCH!
Why did you stick me,
With that pin?

'Sorry.
I apologize.
Just checking for signs of life.
You qualify.
I wasn't sure.
I 'thought' we were in a conversation.'

I was thinking!

'Oh?
You went into a nod suddenly.
And...
I know nothing about,
Mouth to mouth resuscitation.
That was frightening!
To witness you 'thinking'.

The next time you think that deeply...
Give me a clue.

Well...
I am glad you have given me a reason,
To raise my expectations.'