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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

November 16, 2023 at 6:33 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

November 16, 2023 at 9:20 AM

A poet never gets bored

Ilene Bauer

November 16, 2023 at 11:12 AM

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

Bill Baker

November 15, 2023 at 8:10 PM

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

Ilene Bauer

November 16, 2023 at 11:11 AM

Thank you, Bill!

Gershon Wolf

November 15, 2023 at 6:55 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

November 16, 2023 at 11:11 AM

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

Jan Allison

November 15, 2023 at 4:33 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

November 16, 2023 at 11:10 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

November 15, 2023 at 6:56 PM

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