Where Is My Patience?

Heart is racing

Foot is tapping,

Arms crossed

Time is lacking.

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I detest being late

For any reason,

Waiting on my ride

Triggers my demons.

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Glance at my watch

Minutes ticking by,

Stress is rising

Trying not to cry.

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Patience my girl

Just a small wait,

Patience is gone

I’m going to be late.

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Pacing the room

Checking the time,

Talking out loud

Voicing my mind.

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Starting to believe

They’ll never arrive,

Did I book it wrong

Or should I drive?

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Grabbed my keys

Heading out the door,

When they arrive

Hearing engines roar.

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Rush to the door

Slip quickly inside,

Tell them to hurry

Drive, just drive.

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Caught in traffic

No this is not true,

At a standstill

No way through.

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Again checking time

Heart still racing,

Knees jumping

Patience chasing.

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Settle my girl

We’re on the move,

Pull up to the front

My mood diffused.

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Pay the driver

Evacuate the car,

Race in the door

Slightly late you are.

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In the very end

A great night all told,

No consequence

Not in your control.

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Thinking back

On this very night,

It’s not important

You’re late alright.

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So learn this lesson

Patience is a virtue,

Anxiety unnecessary

Just stressed you.

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With patience

You’d still be late,

You’d be calmer

Which is great.

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No need for stress

When patience found,

No racing heart

Or nervous frown.

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Remember this lesson

Next time you’re late,

No intense emotions

Just patiently wait.

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