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The Waiting Room

Have an appointment Waiting, waiting, long Too many waiting To see the doctor All waiting their turns One child very young Screaming loudly She can not settle It is neve racking Waiting, waiting, wait Waiting, waiting, calm Waiting, waiting, calm For my turn to come So I sit and wait Creating this poem

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Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 9/7/2022 5:57:00 AM

What a lovely write Darlene ..sending hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/7/2022 2:40:00 PM

Hello Yolanda, Thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs back. Darlene

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/2/2022 1:01:00 PM

Good one Darlene! We all end up in the waiting room. I take my iPad with me to read poetry, emails, etc. I cannot bear waiting rooms. We go early like 7am. I am the first person he sees. He also reads my poems. He’s more than a doctor to me. We laugh a lot. I refuse any vaccines. He knows better. We laugh a lot. I am so blessed to have him. One of the best doctors in my city. Everyone here loves him but he has not taken a new patient for four years, he’s so in demand! In hospital, wrote 10 a day for 3 weeks! Pangie xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/3/2022 11:10:00 AM

Darlene, he told me I am his favorite patient because I make him laugh a lot. There is no seriousness when I am there. You never met me, but I know how to make people laugh. It’s easy. I just am open, honest and unafraid to say a thing. Plus I use my exoperience as a stand up…I can be funny in person, but cannot write comedy well at all. I leave that to other poets. I like to be with others and laugh. I couldn’t write a joke if I tried. Will send you a picture of him, Luv you, Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/3/2022 10:44:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, I email my poetry to my far away friends that has move elsewhere. My doctor is not interested in my poetry. You are lucky to have a great doctor. He seemees to be well likied. Hugs xxx

Mulu Magdalinos

Date: 9/2/2022 3:01:00 AM

Hello Darelne, unfortunately for us, this is our world.God Bless you Darelne

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/2/2022 4:10:00 AM

Hello Mulu, yes this is our world now. God Bless. Darlene

Len Gasun

Date: 9/1/2022 7:11:00 AM

I can relate here my dear friend Darlene. I always write or compose my poem in my mind when I'm seated waiting for someone or something, I enjoyed your wonderful poem this evening my dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you and your family/relatives are doing better/ well. Praying for your safety and health always. God bless you. Hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/1/2022 11:32:00 AM

Hello Len, Oh! By the time you get home, do you remember the poem you created in your mind? I do mine on a note pad. then rewrite it if I do not like what I have written. Thank you for the lovely comment. Bless you. Hugs. Thank you for praying for my safety and health.

Bill Baker

Date: 8/31/2022 4:28:00 PM

Good use of your time, Darlene. Hope all is well my friend. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/1/2022 4:11:00 AM

Hello Bill, Yes thank you all is well with me. I hope the same with you. It is hard to believe it is September 1st. Hugs.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/30/2022 12:33:00 PM

Great that you could get through it all writing this poem Darlene. I have written poems at the hospital before. One in the ER and one in the pre surgery room! I hope all is well. Take care. Hugs :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2022 3:03:00 PM

Hello Heidi, I had a long wait so i decided to create my poetry. I do think it is a great place to create poetry. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/30/2022 10:10:00 AM

- ... and the clock is ticking so slowly ... time is getting long - Hope all is well with you, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2022 3:01:00 PM

Hello Anne , oh yes, all is well thank you. I had an xray done. All is well. Hugs.

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/30/2022 4:50:00 AM

A good idea Darlene! Great use of time! Your have certainly captures the essence of the a waiting room here! happy Tuesday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2022 10:06:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, you know, the waiting room is a great place to create poetry. I will do that more often. Happy Tuesday.xxxx-oooo. Darlene

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/29/2022 3:40:00 PM

I can feel your angst in this poem! Have a great evening, Darlene!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2022 10:03:00 AM

Hello Kim, yes that is felt when a child cries in the waiting room when in pain. the mother was calm. Hugs.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/28/2022 6:31:00 PM

If the wait continues to be 'nerve-wracking,' you may have to see a neurologist too! :) gw

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2022 4:03:00 AM

Hello Gershon, it was nerve racking because the child was very loud. She settled down, and it was quier. She was the next to be seen by the doctor. Enjoy your day my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/28/2022 12:27:00 PM

I have done that before. If one keeps busy the time goes faster. That is the wonderful thing about poetry, any subject may become a poem. Hope you finally got in to see your doctor. Have a blessed week my friend. Xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/28/2022 2:28:00 PM

Hello Connie, yes after a long wait I did get to see my doctor. A waiting room is a perfect place to create a poem. I gong to do that more often. The same to you. Have a blessed week. Darlene