Heaven Sent Woman

A hectic race, a forgotten doctor appointment, a taxi showing up at the door to take me there. Rushing around, getting ready in five minutes, leaving without my husband knowing or realizing that I'm gone. Getting to the doctor's office early, the door is locked, doc will be back at one o'clock. Looking across at another doctor's office, walking over, going in, sitting down to ease the strain of this hectic afternoon. A door opens from inside the office, a woman enters and places something on the coffee table. Quickly, I ask if it's okay for me to sit here and wait, because my doctor is not in yet. 'Sure, she says, would you like a coke or something to drink'? Relieved, I acquiesced, saying 'yes, I'd love one'. Disappearing behind the door for a few minutes, reappearing with a red and white coke can, a straw jutting from it's opening. Relaxed at last, thankful for a drink and seat. Now it's time to get back to my doctor's office. Afterwards, going back, giving a kind woman this thank you poem. (1: 04 p.m. - 11/20/08)