It’s no way to live,
waiting for someone
to give you a cue,
come to the rescue:
a soul on hold in the autocue
with no words to say
and nothing to do
but wait for Godot
in the queue –
missing the cue.
© Kim M. Russell, 2016
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My response to dVerse Poets Pub Quadrille-cue
De is hosting her favourite prompt this evening, in which we write a poem of exactly 44 words, including one required word, which is ‘cue’.
We can cue the opening music or the closing credits, miss our cue or even write about the best ’cue (BBQ) we ever ate. We can make it a verb, a noun, or an adjective, or get all fancy with some curli-cues.
writing in north norfolk 
I love the waiting for Godot reference, and this thought, especially: “a soul on hold” — such a mournful thought, this.
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That’s one of the reasons I got to choir – to get off my bottom and do something!
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No, it is not any way to live. A strong spirited poet should never wait for a cue from anyone else. You did the right thing, getting out and doing something. You’re a smart girl, and a magnificent poet.
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Thank you!
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I’ve actually studied the Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckette. Its a really nice play/story. The first two lines of your poem are simply marvellous!
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Thanks for reading! Your comments are much appreciated.
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My pleasure!
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“Your call is very important to us. Please remain on hold as your call will be answered by the next available operator. If you are waiting for Godot, please hang up now.”
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🙂
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All those cues. Very clever.
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You give us great rhyme and rhythm, + much truth in this poem, thanks Kim!
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Crystal!
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A lot of varied uses of “cue” here.
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Very clever and true, no way to live!
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Thank you, Gayle!
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Nicely done getting all those different cues in there!
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Thank you!
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Love this ❤️ I remember studying ‘Waiting for Godot’ back in my university days 😀 Beautifully penned.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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Thank you, Sanaa! Lots of Love, Kim xx
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I do remember watching waiting for Godot many years age… I might have missed the cue, but it still stuck with me…
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Worrying for someone else to “fulfill” you is certainly no way to live.
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Oh, what fun.
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I love all the different variations and ‘a soul on hold in the autocue’ really sparkles :o)
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I’ve often felt like a soul on hold on the autocue – waiting for the words to come.
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I think we can all relate to that, especially those of us old enough to remember a kinder era with friendly voices who would put you through to the right department ☺
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That’s so true 😱
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😀 And great title!
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Thanks Rosemary!
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Multiple cues make for a lively piece. We are only on hold if we choose to be. We can always hang up right?
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Oh yes we can!
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