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alsoknownas
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A hundred odd jobs, some more odd than others. 30 years self employed in various building trades, sales etc. Lots of college, lifetime musician etc.

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APRIL 27, 2010 11:52AM

Three Sentences: Please Don't Wait For Me

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It seemed like a good idea at first, to wait by the turnstile for my visitor. But, why would this stranger appear right then, at such an inopportune moment, distracting me with all manner of extraneous details about their train which had not arrived yet? I took it to mean that I should not wait either for a train that may or may not arrive.

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We spend too much time waiting, and not enough time doing. I love the mysterious quality of your writing.
I adore the last sentence!!! ~r!
what a great take of the open call. i liked this a lot.
I agree--one should never sit by a phone that may not ring or wait for a train that may not come in. Very wise.
Creative license, a visual and a strong message. All in three sentences. Yes.
so love this metaphor.
Thnak you all for stopping by a moment to read and comment.

Jeannette: A one word comment...perfect. Mrs. says my lap steel playing is "haunting".
Karin Greenburg: Pleased to meet you. It was mysterious indeed.
Kit Duncan and lorianne: See you around these parts. Glad you enjoyed.
Greg Correll: Groovy back. I still have a few other friends who express their pleasure the same.
Susanmihalic: You're correct....and now we all have a phone in pocket to tease ourselves into thinking we're not waiting.
Cartouche: Nice of you to swing by also and appreciate. Tried to keep it tight....gave myself 90 seconds to write. Life's too short.
Jill McLaughlin: A thank you to you also. Now get going with the day .......................