Waiting


Just reflecting today on time, generally, and how much of it we spend waiting.  So here's a little poem I call, "Still waiting..."

Waiting with baited breath for a new opportunity.
Waiting for some response to my application form.
Waiting for feedback from my teacher.
Waiting... tick, tick, tick.  

Waiting for the next bus to arrive so I can get home.
Waiting for test results to determine the step.
Waiting to meet the next group of people to come through the door.
Waiting... tick tick, tick.

Waiting for my true love to call me.
Waiting for the fairy-tale to happen.
Waiting for a letter to tell me some good news instead of bad.
Waiting... tick, tick, tick.

Waiting patiently on my own in a Waiting room.
Waiting on customers to place their orders.
Waiting for the end of the day so I can go home and do it all again tomorrow.
Waiting... tick, tick, tick

I'm still waiting.  



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