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Waiting

April 4, 2015 By Annis Cassells

The tedium of waiting
Fizzles into nothing
No consequence, no concern
When I am waiting in Mexico
Among easy-going bone-tired women

Who wait in a broken line
Stand on one foot then the other
Shift parcels, clutch pesos
Balance stacks of steaming tortillas
Mind children while watching for the bus

Waiting here fulfills its purpose
I observe and reflect, smile and connect
Utter small words in español
I notice a patience within, a peace
Unlike waiting at home

—Annis Cassells

Annis Cassells
Annis Cassells

Filed Under: Poetry Tagged With: National Poetry Month

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  1. Terry Redman says

    April 4, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Paz. The wholesome evokes the peacefulness which is your theme. It can’t be read in haste, one must slow down. Cool. TR

    • Annis says

      April 7, 2015 at 10:11 am

      Thanks, Terry.

  2. kathleen says

    April 5, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    So real, so identifiable!

    • Annis says

      April 7, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Thanks, Kathleen.

  3. Karen Sallee says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Time in perspective…love the way you convey this thought.

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