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The Waiting Game

Waiting for the inevitable Fearful it'll never arrive Letting the universe decide What will be will be But did I earn the right to enjoy the ride? ~BITE SIZE POEM no25 Poetry Contest

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/9/2021 8:05:00 AM

Dear Avery, your poem is deep and thought-provoking.. this could simply be about the constant fret of anxiety or this could be about the anticipation of the inevitable end of one's life. I'm going with the latter.. Your last line is especially evocative and emotive. Congratulations for your excellent win in Line's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Avery Won
Date: 11/22/2021 4:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/8/2021 12:04:00 AM

Great poem on waiting. The anxious and anxiety feelings are beautifully pictured. Great poem. Congratulations!

Avery Won
Date: 11/8/2021 4:53:00 AM

Thank you!

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/7/2021 12:50:00 PM

well done ~ congrats, Avery.

Avery Won
Date: 11/8/2021 4:53:00 AM

Thank you so much :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/5/2021 11:45:00 AM

Hello Avery Won, I do not worry about these things either. i live for the now. Yesterday is gone today is now. Tomorrow is anther day. Enjoy your day my friend.

Avery Won
Date: 11/8/2021 4:53:00 AM

Thank you, you as well :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/5/2021 11:31:00 AM

Such an astute little poem, Avery. You know, I've stopped fretting about world affairs because there is not a single one of them I have any influence over. I must live in the time I have, but, by golly, I'm going to enjoy it. I can't do that if I'm constantly fretting over things I have no control over. Loved your poem!

Avery Won
Date: 11/5/2021 11:41:00 AM

Thank you, I'm a bit of a worrywart. My logical sense tells me not to, but I do anyway haha