Waiting

How long have we spent waiting?

Silently waiting

in the supermarket lines, in bed, in suspense,

on the phone, on the bus, on hold,

for screens to load,

for code to compile,

for letters in the mail?

You could say I've waited

Long as I can remember

No, longer,

Except to tell you I love you.

Who can wait with what's in their heart?

They must have the patience of a cloud

On a hot August day with no wind

and riot inside.


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