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

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Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

And it is such a nice hotel with such gentle people.
I wonder if the doctor is one of mental health...
Everyone being so polite and careful...
maybe on orders from that doctor.
I like the story....you leave it open enough for us as readers to check into our room, join the tea party and speak to the poet.

[Betty Hermelee]

A lovely review J. Really appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

And the story proceeds in a well presented episode filmed in words. Well set up to leave the reader wondering what the outcome will be. Nicely written.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Soren, much appreciated!
Warmly
B.

[Papaya]

These scenes you've shared are seemingly normal, everyday scenes but when we're on the cusp of pending change, we view things differently and with more appreciation. Life is sometimes most beautiful when things are uncertain.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ana for a thoughtful review
Warmly, B

[Betty Hermelee]

Still unable to review your work!

[Papaya]

You're welcome for review. 🙂
I reconsidered and turned comments off again! Sorry!

[Betty Hermelee]

Is that for me only?

[Papaya]

No. When you disable comments it's for everyone.
I wouldn't turn them off for you.