Patiently waiting

You’ve sat beside one in a surgery waiting room

As if in that air there was not enough gloom

You turn to make friendly conversation – then

They’ll begin to tell you about bunions,

blood pressure, arthritic pain, medication

That and all those other complications

You cast your eyes to the heavens, they ask

Are you in pain, scrutinising your face

Just as you are about to respond

There is a name call, they excuse themselves

You listen, patiently waiting for the quietening silence.

(c)Poetry from The ManShed

27/08/19

5 thoughts on “Patiently waiting”

Leave a comment