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A Welcome Quiet

The waiting room is quiet; The wall TV is off, The only noise a conversation Or a random cough. Oh yes, the elevator beeps When opening its door, But otherwise, it’s peaceful, Rarely noticed anymore. I’m used to TV’s blaring With a talk show or the news, Which no one ever watches As celebrities enthuse. Yet today, I’m being treated To civility and calm Which, when visiting a doctor, Is a lovely, welcome balm.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 11/16/2023 6:33:00 PM

I had a dentist years ago who knew I was a classical music lover, so every time I went for a cleaning he'd play a classical piece. I doubt his young female assistant was the type who liked my tastes in music. No matter, she had to hear it if she wanted to keep her job. The dentist I now have I request she kindly turn off those stupid morning talk shows – and he obliges. / Maurice

Hannah Borke

Date: 11/16/2023 9:20:00 AM

A poet never gets bored

Ilene Bauer
Date: 11/16/2023 11:12:00 AM

Ha! Very true, Hannah! I always have my little writing notebook and pencil with me, which comes in very handy…

Bill Baker

Date: 11/15/2023 8:10:00 PM

I hope all goes weel, Ilene. Thanks for sharing your visit with us through your poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Ilene Bauer
Date: 11/16/2023 11:11:00 AM

Thank you, Bill!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/15/2023 6:55:00 PM

Sign me up, Ilene. Anything to get rid of those talking heads. Yeeecccchhhhh! I'll fly to Manhattan for this doctor's waiting room.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 11/16/2023 11:11:00 AM

Ha! This waiting room was not typical. Most of them are like yours…

Jan Allison

Date: 11/15/2023 4:33:00 PM

there is no tv in our doctors, most folk either play on their mobile phones or shock horror they actually talk to someone!, makes me laugh when they say how are you - and you are in the doctor's surgery lol:-) hugs Jan xx hope all is ok with you sweet Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 11/16/2023 11:10:00 AM

You’re lucky to not have TVs, Jan! I’m fine - hope the same for you…

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/15/2023 6:56:00 PM

You're right, Jan: SHOCK. HORROR. People talking... What'll they think of next?!