Sunday, April 9, 2017

8 of 30 NaPoMo 2017

To the woman who couldn't help me because she was about to go on break

"Excuse me, may I have your assistance please?"
She smiles 
Rolls her eyes and says 
"I'm sorry I'm about to go on break"
10 minutes prior 
It's 7:10
I rush in...frazzled
This ain't my first rodeo [pun-ironically I'm in Texas]
But I'm slightly confused 
I look around and lock eyes with the same woman 
7:20
"Are you flying United?"
Yes I am
"Ok great you can check in right here at the kiosk"
I smile, "thank you"
It's now 7:25
I can't find my flight
I start over 
7:29
I can't find my flight 
7:31
I find it 
"The time to check your baggage has passed, please seek assistance"
Heart drops 
I look for the same woman
We lock eyes 
"Excuse me, may I have your assistance please?"
Her eyes roll
Her smirk, fake
"I'm sorry I'm about to go on break"
"But can you tell me where to go and what I need to do now"
"I'm sorry I'm on break" 
She walks away
It takes me a minute to digest what just happened 
Calculate my next move 
It is now 11:34 
I'm awaiting my next flight 
And can't help but think about her 
In lieu of frustration 
I thank God for favor
And pray for her anyway 
Hoping that she too will make it home today.

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