Just there to drive
after hospital anesthesia
for designated safety nets, time crawls;
doctors whispering results at a roar
occasional downcast hearing; mostly
we sat for hours
unmet in silence.
I see knitting lady, bowling guy[ shirt]
golfer[shoes]; retired school teacher type
and some bored blank stares
barely in view.
Sharing latent anxiety
and free self serve coffee pot.
Until, I look at knitting lady
and say
" I once did that"
"helped knit a blanket for a child"
she beamed, so pleasant;
retired school teacher chimed - done the same
bowling and golf guys reflecting on mothers and aunts,
suddenly the room was abuzz with chatter
just as my doctor popped out;
leaving to a mild cacophony of laughter and
smiles... knitting.
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A contest entry
- Contemplations: The Waiting Room by Cat.
1300 points, ended November 9, 2007, 16 entries
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it sounds like a good place to get well... maybe it should be like that.... a more happier place
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ahhh yes
well many thanks for entering our contest and good luck too
G.x -
this is definitely the most pleasant waiting room experience left on these pages- i like the story quality of the piece- and the very real sounding shared experiences- just a really good piece pete.. very nice
m -
ah, i wanna go to your doctors waiting room, it sounds a lot better than mine
this was a pleasant pop in to your waiting experience, 
too! enjoyed this one
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This was really nice. It's funny over what things people will actually bond. Even something as simple as knitting! Very nicely done...
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