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Dentist Appointment

Sunk back
almost
comfortable
stretched out
as an afternoon hush
hovers like a warm blanket

Lots of time before
my dentist appointment
feels great to sit incognito
get a bit of needed shuteye
in a corner of the waiting room 

Suddenly 
a different silence stirs
one I can only assume
follows the calling
of my name
as I jump to attention
all eyes are on me

Darn…
Already my turn                



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Posted on March 28, 2019

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/30/2019 9:46:00 AM

I love it that you can relax like that in the dentist's office, Line, I am a March hare leaping from table to chair, screaming!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/30/2019 1:19:00 PM

LOL that is some pretty sight, Caren!

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 3/29/2019 10:43:00 AM

Ha, love this... me for sure! Well expressed. Vickie

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/29/2019 10:58:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Vickie.

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 3/29/2019 9:23:00 AM

Ha the old dentist apprehension. Really nailed it Line

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/29/2019 11:00:00 AM

LOL Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Allen.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/29/2019 8:38:00 AM

Ha, when I fall asleep like that, I am always s bit slow to respond; I am usually dreaming that they've called me; some have gotten so they now come over and tap my shoulder. Well done.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/29/2019 8:51:00 AM

LOL I guess you hate to waste an opportunity, ML.

David Mchattie

Date: 3/28/2019 10:34:00 PM

Been there. Good job.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/29/2019 12:15:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, David.