In the clinic, I hear the story: PHQ high, cuts to the
wrist, just not fitting in.
But she isn’t
mine. Mine
curls up next to me in the bed.
Her scars are warm, her hair is soft.
Her heart beats against my chest—
no stethoscope needed.
All I know to do is hold tight.
Mine, Literature by Joni Hemond, MD
Joni Hemond, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Joni is an academic pediatrician and lover of literature. Her favorite pastimes are writing, teaching, and beach volleyball.
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2025, Editorial Board
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2021, Editorial Board
2020, Editorial Board
2025, "Student/Teacher"
2022, "School" [Spring 2020]
2021, "Cockroach Rodeo"
2020, "Peanut M&Ms"
2020, "Mine"
2020, "Week-End"
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