Patience

Patience

Patience is something I know that I lack,
I’m one waiting line away from a heart attack.
I want immediate satisfaction, immediate result,
I’m running a race, not dancing a waltz.
I’m always early, I’m never late,
Procrastination is something I hate.

I’m not one to sit on my hands,
My attention span is like a rubber band.
Pull me too far, I’ll snap and break,
Yet you tease me to see how much I can take.
You say “a good woman is worth waiting for”.
And you’re smiling all-the-while I’m pacing the floor.
“Patience my dear” you say with a grin,
As we walk out the door, late once again.

Evening finally comes and you’re ready for bed,
You fluff up the pillow under your head.
“Are you coming My Love?” a passionate cry,
“In a minute Sweetheart, the ballgames a tie”.
Patience!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 6, 2011 at 9:17 PM
Look at Job in the bible, talk about Patience, so when we ask God for Patience, we better think of Job. this was a great write as always. I enjoy your poetry and style. thank you for comment on my poem, sorry it took so long, i hurt my back and it still hurts to sit very long.
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