Birth certificate and marriage licenses.
I had been warned that I needed the
Documents to receive my compliant
Drivers license.
When I arrived at the BMV I checked in on
The touch screen, sat down on a
White metal chair and waited, and
Waited, and waited, thankful that I had
Tucked a book in my bag.
When my number was called, I confidently
Produced my papers.
"Where is your social security card?" the
Clerk asked.
I was certain that it was in my wallet.
It wasn't.
Lamely, I retrieved my materials, and as
I walked out I saw that the waiting room
Was packed.
I would need to return another day.
I should have guessed that after writing a
Poem about waiting and patience that I
Would be tested.