Pleasant Stranger

By prettyrose

Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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12 comments
 

Arriving at my local post office
On this clear, yet frosty winters day.
I'm greeted by a lengthy queue
At a quarter past two.
And not so happy faces
That make me feel blue.

But I tilt my small petite frame
And smile as I glance at one or two
While I slip quietly and of no unimportance
Behind a frail,yet vibrant looking lady in blue.

My back is killing,head spinning all
I want to do is be rid of this cantankerous flu.
Then as I contemplate whether to stay and try
Another day, a soft, spoken woman starts talking to me
About everything from politics to glue.

I didn't mind, I said to myself it will pass the
Time away for a minute or two, so i thought.
but 15 minutes later were still talking
and I'm really wishing i wasn't in this never ending queue.
Don't get me wrong, she was a lovely lady and I so enjoyed
Our chat, she so made me laugh.But if ever there
Was a day when I wished I was far away..........

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Comments

Submitted by Bee on

Is there anything worse than queuing in the post office? Well I suppose there is, but while you are there, especially if unwell, it's hard to think of anything worse. Still, nice to chat to pass the time. A fun poem.

Hope you are well in real life, P.R., but if not - get well soon. 

Enjoyed reading your poem.

 

Bee

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Bee, I hope your well and glad you enjoyed reading my poem. Hearing that is a tonic in its self :))))))

 

Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, I do appreciate it. And I try not to tempt fate Bee, and So I always think there could be worse things hehe, But I know what you mean. And thank you I hopefully will be better soon smiley

 

take care

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Me too, Prettyrose, and I can certainly identify with that queuing. An hour, at least, on Friday.

Much enjoyed.

Tina

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyAww thank you Tina, I have cheered up myself after reading all your comments, and that it either made you smile or you enjoyed reading it.

 

I know the ques seem to get worse every time I hobble down, which with my old bones isn't much lol, Poor you and an hour though, wow what do they have working in their post office, snails hehe. Health wise I couldn't stand more than 15 minutes on a good day so feel for you  Tina.

 

 

many thanks again

 

take care

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by scratch on

Doesn't it always seem the way of it Prettyrose?  Made me smile, much needed today.

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyso true scratch, and thank you for taking the time to read my poem and i am glad it made you smile that's always my intention and especially with this one. But sorry 2 hear you need it!!!

 

 

many thanks again for taking the time, its really appreciated.

 

take care

 

 

 

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I don't know why ours doesn't have chairs, - is it health and safety fears? It's particularly bad here now and in the summer when there are a lot of migrant strawberry pickers trying to send money back to eastern europe.
Maybe you helped the other lady in her wait! regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Rhiannonw. I hope your well.I appreciate you reading my poem, I hoped it made you enjoyed it.

 

I know what you mean, mine use to, but took them out and other post offices closed down so people come from differenet areas. Its a long way mine is to, when relying on public transport.

 

And thank you for saying that, I hope I did.

 

take care

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Pretty Rose, - I'm sorry, I should have said that I enjoyed reading your poem about the trials of post-office wait/visit. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Rhiannonw, Thats ok no need to say it, but glad you did.

 

 

take care

 

Trish :)))

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Pretty Rose,

I think this is a great poem,  as it's one most of us can relate too.  I also like the way it flows.

Thank you for sharing.

I hope you have a Wonderful smiley Christmas with plenty of love and good cheer, also I wish you a very Prosperous New Year in all that you do.

Best Wishes,

Jenny.

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Jenny, Firstly I would like to say thank you for your good wishes for Christmas and the new year!!!and I hope your's are both special and lots of love and smiles!!!!!!

 

Thank you for taking the time to also comment on my work, your opinion is always appreciated so much. I am glad your liked it.

 

Take care

 

Best Wishes

 

Trishsmiley

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx