Appointment Lady

Had to get some blood work
As my doctor did demand
So I walked up to the lab
With my appointment in my hand.

A few were there before me
As we checked in one by one.
They would text when they were ready;
I could wait out in the sun.

My cell phone beeped; I went inside
Where others sat in chairs.
“Appointment lady!” I was called,
Eliciting some stares.

I guess most folks were walk-ins;
My appointment really paid.
With some clicks on the computer,
They, too, might have made the grade.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Callus Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 2:27 PM
It's always wise to make an appointment, Ilene, even if in the process we might get a few ugly looks :) Your poems are always enjoyable. Regards // paul
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April 6, 2021 at 9:00 AM
How nice that you were able to wait outside, Ilene. My doc has been hesitant to prescribe blood work during the pandemic. Now that I'm fully vaccinated, I won't mind going. Technology is wonderful, but I lag behind. Those cell phones with internet capability are too expensive. Enjoyed your poem! Hugs, Carolyn
Krutsinger Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 8:51 AM
"appointment lady!" Really? This is creepy! I would have never answered.
Merryman Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 12:59 PM
They actually called you "appointment lady"? How unprofessional. As usual, Ilene, you take the everyday routine and turn it into poetry! You're good! Blessings, Kim M
Andresen Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 12:42 PM
- Everything is "click and get" today, appointment lady Ilene :) - Great :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leffanta Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 12:35 PM
Well said! I had appointments for my Moderna inoculations so did not need to queue up at all! Aloha! Rico
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