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The Waiting Room

May 28, 2021 3 Comments

By Roger Haydon

Mrs. Cartwright, a renowned warrior of rectitude, enters the crammed surgery waiting room with her husband, Derek, the patient. It should be evident that the Cartwrights, established pillars of the community, need to sit. Mrs. Cartwright deploys her best shining smile accompanied by a slight throat clearing.

Nobody looks up.

Using her secondary weapon, she smiles and hurls forth a voluminous sigh. The conversations, texting, magazine reading, and vacant gazing continue. So, she in her best frock and Derek in his best suit stand bolt upright and wait for the summons which, for Mrs. Cartwright, cannot come a moment too soon.

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  1. Jinna says

    May 28, 2021 at 9:39 am

    A multi-layered piece. I enjoyed this – thank you!

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    • Roger Haydon says

      May 29, 2021 at 4:45 am

      Thank you, really pleased you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Amanda B. says

    May 30, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Yes! Nice social commentary and a slice of life at it’s not-so-delicious. Thanks.

    Reply

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