Waiting

I often wondered how Tolstoy found the time to write War and Peace. I am now confident I know how, In fact I am sure I know how. He wrote it when for a hospital appointment he did show, Without a cell phone to help the time flow, So, he borrowed ink and feather, To put a few words together, The waiting seeming to take forever, More words he put together, Until the whole story was down on paper, For his secretary to gather together, While he was wheeled into theatre.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/9/2024 6:22:00 PM

Your poem is very nice, and resonates with me, David. I, too, have written poems while waiting, though I never happened to write one in a hospital waiting room. Best wishes. :)

David Smith
Date: 4/9/2024 7:07:00 PM

I seems a lot of poets write while waiting. Makes sense. David in NZ

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/9/2024 10:18:00 AM

Hello David Smith, When i am in a waiting in the waiting room for my turn, i create poetry. i carry pen and a writing pad. sometimes i create two poems if i am lucky. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/9/2024 3:40:00 PM

Hello David smith, Yes so many ways to have fun to choose a poem on waiting. yes there are so many situations you can do in this topic. I will. enjoy your evening David. /Darlene/

David Smith
Date: 4/9/2024 12:37:00 PM

I do same. Wrote this poem while I was waiting for my op plus one other plus had book. I also take copies of poems to give to Nurses and Doctors. A nurse suggested I write a poem on waiting. So many situations you can have fun in, or choose not to. Enjoy your day to Darlene.