RESTLESS WAIT

The counter is in a hustle


The queue is long


At the door


Shutters are down


Down the hallway


The chairs are empty


The lights flicker


The clock ticks on


Restless for my turn


Life goes slow!

STARLESS NIGHT

Another starless night

Long dark and lonely

Staring blankly back into my eyes

Restless as I roll in anticipation

For death, dawn; or either

Oh let one of these

Stop this pointless ticking clock!