Waiting

We're always waiting for something it seems.

News from the doctor, a loved one to come,

are we there yet, how much longer do we

have to sit and wait to hear the news we long for?

No, its not bad you can go home, yes we have

to talk over treatment options, hello, we're here

all mixed in to a regular ordinary day

and yet some things are too extraordinary,

exciting, happy, joyful, disappointing

yet we stand in the place of knowing

we are somewhere and not waiting.

Waiting for the pain to be over,

waiting for peace to come,

waiting for hope to be born,

into an imperfect world.

Into our messy lives

and it does come.

again

with

news

of

awaiting.