My heart heavy with longing,
my word given but still unfulfilled.
The weight of so much
incomplete, unfinished.
This listlessness–what
am I waiting for? I know
my wait will be over, soon enough–
the weight relieved
from my shoulders and mind.
In the face of so much to do,
I can’t explain hopelessness
or apathy–what am I waiting
for, what are we waiting for?
Andrew Shattuck McBride
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“Weight” is my August 30, 2012 poem for the postcard poetry project. I used an antique card view of “Stevens Pass Highway” and mailed it to Mila of Winter Garden, Florida.
Blessings to Mila and all, Andy
Andrew Shattuck McBride, Writer's Blog 
Well, one thing you HAVE finished, and successfully, is Postcard Poetry Month–congratulations!
I like the ethical and existential dimensions of your questions “What am I waiting / for, what are we waiting for?” Good questions indeed.
Well, the coordinator of the postcard poetry project supplied us with 32-33 addresses, so I have a couple more poems to write. Whew! Oops, I mean “Wow!”
Thank you Jennifer for your comments! Sincerely, Andy
Oh! Well, keep going, then. We’ll toast your poem-a-day-for-MORE-than-a-month with a coffee on Monday morning!
COFFEE. That sounds marvelous! Monday, really?
Yaayyy!
Coffee and BREAKFAST, I mean. (It’s just easier to drink a toast of coffee than, say, an omelette. Or…toast.) Pretty sure! Details tomorrow.
I believe it’s COFFEE and breakfast….
It’d be great to get together with you and Mark for a chat over breakfast.
Sincerely, Andy
Hooray for COFFEE! Emailing with details!
hooray for coffee, indeed….now for my inner two year old…mememe! i wanna come next time for coffee…as soon as this fever is over. you two are so amazing and i feel so honored to know you both. and andy…this is a lovely and sad poem, i feel the searching and desire for release. well done.
Must have COFFEE….
Tsena, that would be marvelous. It would be great to have you join us. YOU are amazing.
Thank you so much for your comments on “Weight.” “…lovely and sad….” Hopeful, too.
With warm regards, Andy
yes, hopeful too. let’s do it!
OK. I’ll email you and Jennifer!