Just a Chair

The first ten minutes were not so bad as I stood outside the office of the head of security. I watched as he came and went from his tiny office. He deftly dealt with many needs quickly. He knew I wanted to talk with him. But he knew my need was not as urgent as all the others.

Then after this waiting the plain plastic chair across the hallway seemed much more appealing. There was no way to know how long it might be before my question would be asked of him.

While I sat there I realized that plain Jane chair was yet another of the many silent servants scattered in my modern lifestyle. I could have continued to stand in the hallway but that would have led to fatigue. That functional combination of plastic and metal was exactly what I needed just then.

So I can say again, I see you there silent servant.

Footnote to this incident: The security chief answered my simple question in a way I could easily understand. He had the courtesy of asking me to close the door. That shut out the other noises.

I did take time to offer words of appreciation for the good service he and his staff provide. He seemed encouraged and noted that he rarely gets positive feedback.  

One might say security guards are nearly invisible and not always silent servants to our busy lives.