Waiting poetry by Ashley Pentycofe
Waiting
I stand impatiently, foot taping against the wall
Waiting…waiting for the plane
There are people all around also waiting
“How long has it been” I think
Too long to keep waiting…
Before the army you and I were lost
Our relationship slowly drifting apart
Our differences slowly eroding away our sisterhood
I was worried about you then, just as I am now
The army changed you and the gap between us was filled
We are close again, and then when you left for war I felt like I was losing my right lung
“I need you, please be careful” I pleaded
Then I see it I run to the window
My face pressed up against the glass
It’s almost as if I can taste your presence
I didn’t have to say a word
My actions were key
Our family and the other soldier’s families gather like flowers in a vase
Toppling over one another trying to reach the sun
Memories flash like lighting
The doors open I catch my breath
As if it were you and I would never let go again
“Hurry up!” I think
I hear voices, I see green camo…
There she is… I can’t wait any longer
I burst through the crowd breaking the vase that contained us
Objects fall to the floor taking second importance to the returning soldiers
My sister sees me and my family
Relief and surprise battle each other on her face
We collide like tectonic plate, tears fly and shoulders shake
I am done waiting
Ashley Pentycofe July 2, 2012
