rattle

 rattle

firstly

their (note: our ~ but i am the observer here)

ears go cold at the lobe

between finger and thumb

then there is cold blue sweat on their nose

followed by glistening on the forehead 

then their breathing slows

and slows   and

then it stops

and then

it     starts        again

cheyne stokes respiration it is called

we call it cheyne stoking

then it’s over

after a suitable wait to be sure

gentle smiles for everyone

cups of tea stir

then there are the forms to fill in