Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Medical 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

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M. L. Kiser February 21, 2019 at 1:49 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 February 21, 2019 at 9:56 AM OMG - take good care of yourself so you can stick around a lot longer. You are a great inspiration, ML!

Caren Krutsinger February 21, 2019 at 12:21 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 February 21, 2019 at 9:58 AM As long as we get better and remember to enjoy the good times.

Rhona Mcferran February 20, 2019 at 10:10 PM Excellent rendering of this Twilight Zone-ish experience... I can definitely relate to this!! Line Gauthier February 20, 2019 at 10:12 PM Yes I bet. We all get a turn. Thanks for your visit and comment, Rhona.

Heidi Sands February 20, 2019 at 7:26 PM I completely understand this one, from being in the hospital for surgeries. Excellent perception :) Line Gauthier February 20, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Heidi.

Bartholomew Williams February 20, 2019 at 7:01 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 February 20, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Bartholomew.