The Waiting Room
Tension lives in the stillness
By Ajan Lori AbeiPublished about 8 hours ago • 1 min read
Time lingers in rooms where answers are still unknown...
Hospital waiting—
a mother turns the same page
clock hands barely move
About the Creator
Ajan Lori Abei
Writer exploring identity, human behavior, and life between cultures. Sharing reflective essays and observations from an African living in Japan.
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This was so profound. Loved it!
Says a great deal with simple images and moments.