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Wait-ress

A Poem

By Gabrielle MariePublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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I stare out the window waiting for more.

More customers, more money, more life.

I leave with just enough to get by, but won't leave for good.

I care for patrons more than they care for me.

My tiredness can be recognized but often is not,

for the ones I serve don't look up long enough to see me.

I have coffee stains on clothes that don't matter,

and the fire within me has long been extinguished.

I clear tables,

wishing I could clear my path,

and reset it so easily.

I am waiting for something bigger and better,

but until then,

I will go through the motions,

I will give my all to those who give nothing,

I will continue to wait-ress.

sad poetry
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About the Creator

Gabrielle Marie

My life is much like the Titanic; full of promise, wonder, and awe- but slowing sinking into a cold sea. This is my history.

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