Five at a time

The reality of counseling is that sometimes people don*t show up.  Even five people at once.  Maybe especially five people at once.  Sometimes people call and let me know (I found out twenty minutes before the appointment this time).  Still... next time five people want to see me at once... I am ready!

Yesterday I figured out

How to fit five clients in my office

At once.

I was proud of my accomplishment.

They did not show.

I am still proud.

I may never hear from them

Again.

Still

I am proud.

The outcome was not

What I expected.

Still                      

I am proud of myself

For considering the possibility,

The possible reality

Of sitting with five clients

In my small office

Comfortably.

The next time five people

Wish to meet with me

At once.

I am ready.