Notes About The Poem

Put on hold

Night was falling and she waited but the phone stayed silent.
Life was out there for the taking but she refused to move on.
What was the use? Her mind was made up, she would wait.
She would keep waiting till there be no waiting left to do.



AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
you've capture the depth of not moving on. Faving. wishing you well, Sara
Gauthier Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Thanks, Sara ~ much appreciated
Smith  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Poignant verse....
Gauthier Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Thank, Alison ~
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