Uber Driver does something…



So we meet again.
Keeps happening doesn’t it?
Fine by me, just minute please.
I have my bag here.
Greyhound Bus Station.
No problem Pal.
We’re off.
So what’s today’s plan?
I go to see my Sister,
Only two days in Queens.
That’s all my time to
be away from dialysis.
Don’t have much time period.
Kidney failure eh, that’s tough
A somewhat long silence.
Tim retorts, I have two.
Take one of my kidneys, Bill.
No kidding.
And that’s the story.
Biopsies promising.
Surgeries to follow.
Bear ye one another’s burdens. Galatians six.
Tim had been an Army Vet.
Knew the score. Knew his Jesus.
Fast friends as
We might imagine.
Two men walking.
Well.

About this poem

Tim helps Bill in New Jersey. True story heard on local faith radio 93.7 FM. Get it online as well. Morning guy Daan narrating, His buddy Michael close by.

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Written on March 13, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on March 13, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on March 13, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOKPQRQSTULVEQW
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 660
Words 141
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 28

Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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2 Comments
  • AIDA
    Wow, this poem is powerful! Your use of simple yet impactful dialogue between these two men is very effective in conveying the weight of a serious health condition. The way that Tim offers his kidney to Bill is incredibly touching and shows the deep bond that they have formed.

    As for improvement suggestions, I would recommend perhaps adding a bit more sensory detail to the scene to fully immerse the reader. Maybe describe the bus station, other people around, the weather, etc. to make it feel more real. Additionally, consider adding some internal thoughts or emotions from the characters to give them more depth.

    Overall, this is a great piece that leaves a lasting emotional impact. Well done!
     
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  • Soulofdivya
    This is great!Please could you review my poem ‘Death of Companionship’.Many thanks!
    LikeReply1 year ago

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