Bruises, everywhere. On his legs, petechiae splatter like tiny red droplets. Below ribs, we palpate edges of liver and spleen. In his mouth, gums peel ever so slightly away from teeth— pooled blood glistens, reflecting our light.
You glance at me. There is no teacher. No student. Only a shared understanding of what comes next.
Student/Teacher, 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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