Patiently waiting.

~ Chris Black ~The Poet's Poet~

The doctor’s surgery was a full as a chocolate box

Not for just a moment was there a lull in proceedings

What with babies crying, people openly sighing.

Coughing and spluttering, germs being spread

Under the breath mutterings

A motley mix of out of date magazines to browse

For as long as patience allows.

Kids zone, a noisy space

No escaping the racket taking place.

Sitting waiting patiently for that noble call

The patient next to you begins to recall –

Previous ailments of which you have little interest in

But you lend an ear.

At last your name is announced

Which is the better place silently you think

Listening to ‘thunder’ or

Have your confidence torn asunder?

In you go, take a seat

Go through the usual routine

Roll up your sleeve, blood pressure fine

Heart, still ticking

Blood sample taken

General chit chat

You leave not much the wiser

The wallet, 60euro lighter.

(c) Chris Black 2017.

 

Published by Chris Black ~The Poet's Poet~

The published and unpublished manuscripts of Chris Black. A writer from Wexford, Chris has been writing and publishing poetry for over quarter of a century. September 2016 saw his dream come to fruition with the publication of his first book of Poetry and Short Stories titled Same Train, Different Track. Preferred reading - Autobiographies, the history of the native American Indian and a vast array of poetry books. Continues to write by day and night by giving the sawdust a shake which in turn awakens the grey matter. - has an eclectic taste in music, spent 16 happy years as a radio presenter in a part time capacity while "slaving" away at the coal face now enjoying all that retirement has to offer and more. Tweets @CJBlack2012, on Soundcloud @ https://soundcloud.com/the-poets-poet-1 youtube @Chris Black-poetry-spoken word. You can find his "work" at https://chrisblack2012.wordpress.com If you do happen to drop by do let him know your thoughts, who you are and where you come from - He will in time also pay you a return visit. Thank you.

5 thoughts on “Patiently waiting.”

      1. Oh I was suggesting a permanent move — just a single one-way fare. Unfortunately free healthcare doesn’t extend to visitors.

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