Waiting
At birth
I kept my Mother waiting
Forceps first
Doctors waiting
At school I was always late
For the teachers - waiting.
For my exams
I arrived late, no-one waiting
At my marriage
The stag-night was late – overslept
Arrived late
Wife not waiting
Girlfriend pregnant
But the child came early
I was abroad
Came back too late
Got a job
To suit my skills
Junior waiter
Waiting, waiting
Now I’m retired
Cancerous growth
I wait for time
Waiting, waiting.