scope 2009-FINAL.qxd_scope06Final.qxd - SIU School of Medicine
scope 2009-FINAL.qxd_scope06Final.qxd - SIU School of Medicine
scope 2009-FINAL.qxd_scope06Final.qxd - SIU School of Medicine
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Idle Hands<br />
It happens mostly when I’m waiting:<br />
In line at the grocery store<br />
holding a gallon <strong>of</strong> milk and a bag <strong>of</strong> chips<br />
on my hips<br />
Or standing at the elevator<br />
counting the floors<br />
humming with each ting<br />
before it opens in front <strong>of</strong> me<br />
And queuing at the post <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
parcels and postage<br />
hugged to my stomach<br />
as I shuffle to the front<br />
I begin to sway<br />
quite unconsciously<br />
gently side to side<br />
right, left, right<br />
I only become aware<br />
when my hand detaches and<br />
snakes to my chest<br />
to find no little head arrest<br />
No squishy butt<br />
wedged in that space between<br />
my heart and my arm’s bow<br />
trying to wiggle out <strong>of</strong> tow<br />
I am rocking this void<br />
while I wait<br />
for my very last<br />
chance to pass<br />
10 SCOPE <strong>2009</strong><br />
Cassandra Laskowski<br />
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