TIPPING POINT

and life goes on...

I believe the hostess at my hotel

senses my exhaustion

and holds the etiquette to a threshold

she must discern that my eyelashes

flutter from fatigue

we complete the tea party

and she offers to help me with my luggage

at once, I duly note a young man

who hastens down the hall steps

and offers to assist

I presume her son

 

My weary body propels itself

up the steps to the second floor

room number two

he opens the door

and he sets my luggage near the bed

then proceeds to fling open the window curtains

to my astonishment there is a park across the way

I thank him and tip appropriately

At present I am peaceful

I strive to keep my eyes open

to admire the view from the window

trees with bountiful leaves

gardens with tulips of all colors

a play field with numerous children

running, kicking balls, swinging, sliding

squealing with joy and acting applicably

in addition, many people strolling

the sidewalks, babies in prams and dogs on leashes

 

All of this is bright yet I must not forget

why I am here

and that frame of mind

is quite disturbing

I sense a headache upon me, likely anxiety

before my visit to the doctor

how shall he judge me?

I do hope he is gentle and kind

my spirit is plenary with distress

 

My life is at a tipping point

I await the doctor to allow some advice

concerning my path forward

Author's Note

photo by Pinterest

Reviews

[Sameeksha Vadisherla]

A truly gripping read, dear Betty. Loved the imagery and the storyline in this one. Enjoyed reading this story!
- Sameeksha :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your fine review!
Warmly, B

[Sameeksha Vadisherla]

Most Welcome :)

[MomzillaNC]

Great storytelling in your poem

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a lovely review
Warmly, B

[MomzillaNC]

yvw 😎

[Miss Sharon]

Beautifully written with intensity that keeps the reader glued to the page...as you do so well my friend! ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

Greetings Sharon... what a lovely review!!
(I looked for a new poem of yours....)
Warmly, B

[zainul]

Very relevant for most people.Thanks for sharing very personal yet universal thoughts.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Zainful for your review…..this is part of a series, the 39th…. So it’s a bit hard to get the whole picture
Warmly, B

[zainul]

Very relevant for most people.Thanks for sharing very personal yet universal thoughts.

[JD Major]

Waiting is the worst!
Waiting for critical medical information is the worst of the worst!!!
Great imagery in this one, Betty, loved it!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you JD for a lovely review
Warmly,, B

[Pete]

thanks for the brief stay. i so enjoyed the view. i just wonder next what will she do?

[Betty Hermelee]

ME TOO! Thanks always Pete for your intuitive reviews
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

So the story continues. As does my interest and my feelings about this ongoing story.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ken for your interest; it floods my heart with joy!!!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful work, Betty. You make it come alive.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for your reveiw
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

I have loved this story since you started writing the pieces. It keeps me coming back each time you write a new poem to go with the next.

This poor woman and journey not only in physical form aboard a ship and now in a new unfamiliar place but also the mental and emotional journey. The tension and worry. The anxiety over what the doctor is going to say and then let’s not forget her soldier and what he may or may not think of what will or won’t be… so many questions

[Betty Hermelee]

A great review PB, so glad you’re enjoying it!
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

I definitely am enjoying this story!!

[Betty Hermelee]

So happy! And thank you for your continual support!
Warmly
B.

[Poetic Beauty]

As always you are welcome