Home » Poems » Phyllis Babcock » Wait List

Wait List

The news slowly wafted past her ears Not knowing to laugh or show tears The gut reaction deep in the heart Only catching drifts as it came apart. She hoped the news would be good But only dampened her mood In spite of the time that went by Now all she wanted was to cry. So many ups but lately the down Wanting to be homeward bound Another surgery drawing near Needing to get over hospital fear. 06/06/17

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/7/2017 2:09:00 PM

- The longer one waits ... one gets sicker - A terrible time to wait - That's the way in Norway too - People die while they wait - Great written and good luck, Phyllis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 6/15/2017 7:00:00 PM

Surgery is on the 21st so it only took 2 weeks from the results to the surgery. That is fast. love phyl

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/6/2017 4:44:00 PM

I once waited 10 days for blood thinner to clear my body before heart surgery. The wait was more stressful than the surgery. I can relate, Mrs Phyllis.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 6/15/2017 7:01:00 PM

A week to go and getting stressed over having surgery. Thanks Daniel. love phyl

Jan Allison

Date: 6/6/2017 2:36:00 PM

Oh I can relate ...the waiting can be as bad as the surgery itself Phyllis:-( hugs Jan xx

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 6/15/2017 7:03:00 PM

Getting stressed as surgery is next week. Not looking forward to being tied up for the summer. love phyl