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Appointments

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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/20/2019 7:39:00 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Bartholomew.