Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

Stuck

Inside this tiny waiting room – of course -
I WAIT!  That’s why it’s called a waiting room!
What kind of a physician would endorse
a space this small? It’s like I’m in a womb!
How fitting, since the doctor I will see
will have me lie back with my legs spread wide
so he can check that private part of me
no longer private since I’ve been a bride!

No magazines to read. What should I do?
Pretend I’m IN a womb and suck my thumb?
What if I'm pregnant? I can only stew
the longer that I sit here growing glum.

Stuck with a kid? Has it now come to this?
Just one month wed! What of marital bliss?

Sept. 24, 2017 for the Stuck Poetry Contest of Sara Kendrick
(Because of this topic, please realize, folks, this is just fiction! I was never displeased with my pregnancies. Also, I couldn't get pregnant now if I wanted to!! and I DO hate being stuck in tiny rooms with nothing to do!)

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Richard Evans October 28, 2017 at 8:08 PM LMAO! Your explanation at the bottom is just as interesting. This poem is a private conversation in a public place.

Kim Rodrigues September 28, 2017 at 9:18 PM A great bit of emotion! Congrats on your win!

Sara Kendrick September 28, 2017 at 1:45 PM I was delighted to see your work in my winners’ list..I enjoyed reading the work of an outstanding poet..Your participation was much appreciated..Completely surprised me with this one..At the doctor's office always plan ahead..poetry notebook, books, magazines, etc..Sara

James Inman September 28, 2017 at 7:25 AM Unique interpretation of the theme Andrea. I liked this.

Michael Tor September 27, 2017 at 5:50 PM Congratulations Andrea on another win...

Constance La France September 27, 2017 at 5:08 PM Andrea, wonderful write, and congratulations on your win !

Matthew Anish September 25, 2017 at 3:24 PM I think all doctors should be commanded by law to have decent magazines in their offices. Stimulating poem! If you want to find "Burnt Offering" you should type in Burnt Offering Matthew Anish on your computer. You don't have to go to poetrysoup for your inquiry - you can just type those words on your computer and it will come up. Please comment on it after you read it. There are no comments on it and i think it deserves some. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Tim Smith September 25, 2017 at 2:24 PM The perils of life also can bring the joy.

Silent One September 25, 2017 at 12:26 PM Haha... what an ending.

Winged Warrior September 25, 2017 at 10:23 AM Not a very pleasant place to be stuck in Andrea lol...great verse my friend...best of luck...god bless...^WW^

Ralph Sergi September 25, 2017 at 9:39 AM Hi Andrea: They should have netflix. It will take your mine off that and be bored with something else. A very personal but funny poem. I wish you well in the contest!

Jan Allison September 25, 2017 at 7:12 AM LOL I love the final couplet especially and I am sure many women can relate to the indignity of these examinations :-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison September 27, 2017 at 4:35 PM Dropping back with my congrats on your win:-):-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May September 25, 2017 at 7:02 AM Very well crafted write Andrea..with an added touch of humor...best wishes

Russell Sivey September 25, 2017 at 6:22 AM From what I understand, going to the OBGYN is not something that a woman looks forward to! My wife hates it, but goes every so many years! But your write explains the uncomfortableness of the situation quite perfectly! "...suck my thumb?" ha! That wouldn't help matters, but it could comfort like it does a baby! What a fabulous poem my friend, good luck in the contest, Great Work!!

Joanna Daniel September 25, 2017 at 1:52 AM A different take on the contest, Andrea, great one all the same:)

Probir Gupta September 24, 2017 at 9:37 PM Creative, clever and humorous ... enjoyed reading ...

Michael Tor September 24, 2017 at 8:29 PM Andrea creative and funny, just on the humor end of it you should place lol. Enjoyed reading...

Vijay Pandit September 24, 2017 at 7:10 PM Andrea--this poem is such a joy to read from start to end--not only is the story lovable, the form you chose and the way you executed this is awesome!!