Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Waiting Consumed Her

  	       Waiting consumed her
                  It ate at her insides
               She was miserable even
                  when not in line

               The dread of the next wait-in-line
                  overwhelmed her
               Her senses shut down today
                  No shopping trip tomorrow

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Regina Elliott March 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM Hi Gershon, waiting in line is an American pastime, not to be confused with baseball. A lot of Americans can’t stand it but it is what it is. I’ve heard TSA lines at airports are longer because of the partial shutdown. Shalom :)

sara Etgen-Baker March 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM I actually have a cousin who dreads leaving her house.... Gershon Wolf March 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM I actually dread it sometimes too... Thanks for sharing, Sara. ~ gw

Darlene De Beaulieu March 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM Hello Gershon, i do think she needsa break from shopping. Enjoy your evening my frkiend. /Darlene/

Jerry Brotherton March 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM Some people feel that way just walking out the door Gershon Wolf March 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM Ha, ha. They don't even have to get in line, do they?

John Lawless March 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM at least the banana will be ripe Gershon Wolf March 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM if not overripe...

Heidi Sands March 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM Lol Well she will save money then :)