The Wait

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Waiting room Anticipation White coats Processing plant Sharp needles Good and bad The ticking Of the clock Resounding Through And through Calling names One at a time The long walk Down the hall Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~RANDOM MUSINGS VOL.3~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on February 16, 2020 for contest STRAND SELECT Q sponsored by BRIAN STRAND Originally posted on February 20, 2019

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/21/2019 1:47:00 AM

That totally sums it all up; it indeed is a, "processing plant".

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/21/2019 9:59:00 AM

I'm glad this line didn't get buried. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/21/2019 12:22:00 AM

The longest walk down the hall for me is the dentist, unless you count being led to the scales.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/21/2019 10:00:00 AM

LOL I hope that those visits will always be the worst you have to experience, Caren. Should you be so lucky.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 2/20/2019 10:00:00 PM

Reminds me of some of the longest hours of my life.... Masterfully penned!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/21/2019 10:01:00 AM

Thanks for your visit and heartfelt comment, Rhona.

Bobby May

Date: 2/20/2019 8:28:00 PM

What I enjoy is they tell you to be there early and then you wait twice as long, The best time to see a doctor is on the golf course! well written my friend

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/20/2019 9:30:00 PM

Excellent advice, Bobby.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/20/2019 7:25:00 PM

Oh, I can relate to this, from many times going to the doctor for health issues over time. Well done :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/20/2019 7:45:00 PM

Not fun. We take turns. Thanks for your visit and comment, Heidi.