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.