Waiting, Ever Waiting
Waiting, Ever Waiting is a novel about a young woman named Abigail who is struggling to find her place in the world. Abigail is a recent college graduate who is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. She is stuck in a dead-end job and is feeling lost and unfulfilled. She is also dealing with the death of her father and the absence of her mother, who left when she was a child. Abigail meets a mysterious man named John who helps her to find her way. He encourages her to take risks and to follow her dreams. As Abigail begins to explore her options, she discovers a passion for writing and decides to pursue it. Along the way, she meets new people and experiences new things, all while learning more about herself and her place in the world. Waiting, Ever Waiting is a story of self-discovery and growth. It is a story of hope and courage, and of learning to take risks and to follow your dreams. It is a story of finding your place in the world and of learning to be true to yourself.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Fiction · 167 words
First lines
Waiting, dreaming, waiting, by some flowing mystic rill, Waiting, hoping, waiting, strong desires my spirit fill; Waiting, restless waiting, Oh! could I join the busy throng, Waiting, patient waiting, for right to triumph over wrong.
Waiting, weary waiting, as the hours creep slowly by, Waiting, sadly waiting, unnoticed by those passing nigh; Waiting, daily waiting, with fire alive in heart and brain, Waiting, yearly waiting, seeming but to wait for pain.
Waiting, striving, waiting, wisdom's goal I feign would win, Waiting, weeping, waiting, ever bearing Adam's sin; Waiting, vainly waiting, the race is for the swift and strong; Waiting, sighing, waiting, pouring forth my grief in song.
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Waiting, Ever Waiting is listed on Textopian as a short story by Mary Alice Walton, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 167 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Drama — The title of the book implies a sense of longing and anticipation, which is a common theme in dramas.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a sense of longing and anticipation, which is a common theme in romances.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a work of literary fiction, as it is written in a style that focuses on the craft of writing and the exploration of themes.
Tags
Poetry · alive · bearing · cliffs · creep · daily · doubting · dreaming · fearing · feign · flowing · goal