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Reminders we are not finite Lest we should forget Time tends to stop and hover Undetectable In a slow motion whirl Caught in an endless loop Like a 45 record that skips It’s a typical phenomena In all hospital waiting rooms A soupy silence so very palpable Contemplating the meaning of life And what is left of it Prisoner caught in a time warp While life goes on outside this window AP: Honorable Mention 2021 Posted on February 20, 2019

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/21/2019 1:49:00 AM

Too reminiscent of February, 2018, for me. I was told I wouldn't live two months by one doctor; two weeks, by another. Guess what...I've healed and still kick'in around. Well done.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/21/2019 9:56:00 AM

OMG - take good care of yourself so you can stick around a lot longer. You are a great inspiration, ML!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/21/2019 12:21:00 AM

"while life goes on outside the window" - this applies to every one of us at one time or another. I can remember hospital rooms,looking out and seeing lower roofs, and not much else. A bleak time.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/21/2019 9:58:00 AM

As long as we get better and remember to enjoy the good times.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 2/20/2019 10:10:00 PM

Excellent rendering of this Twilight Zone-ish experience... I can definitely relate to this!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/20/2019 10:12:00 PM

Yes I bet. We all get a turn. Thanks for your visit and comment, Rhona.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/20/2019 7:26:00 PM

I completely understand this one, from being in the hospital for surgeries. Excellent perception :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/20/2019 7:39:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Heidi.

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 2/20/2019 7:01:00 PM

Line, I love your thoroughly different take on waiting during appointments and your perspective on time during this experience. Nicely done! All my very best to you and yours, my friend. :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/20/2019 7:39:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Bartholomew.