A smidge short of arrogance?

He has you sit there and wait ~
it's not the first time,
it won't be the last.

You know and accept it ~
those many ways he lets you know
his time's infinitely more valuable.

In the meantime you sit there patiently.



AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Glad that I wasn't "too busy" to read this one! :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 2:19 PM
LOL, Thank you so much for your precious time, Gershon. Most appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 6:56 PM
I am smiling big; the word arrogance was enough.
Gauthier Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 8:10 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.
Horne Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 9:46 AM
yes, I know there are plenty of those sort around!
Gauthier Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 9:54 AM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Jack.
Waters Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 12:49 AM
ha = isolated stupidity of ego
Gauthier Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 8:00 AM
LOL thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Virginia.
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