The Corridor | Anticipation

In one hour

In one hour
the dough will rise
and can be turned out for kneading.
The primer of pale blue will dry,
and the first finish coat can be applied.

In one hour
the connecting flight will board
for Hartford, Savannah, Washington, Tokyo.
The test will be over,
and summer break will begin.

In one hour
the alarm will go off
after another sleepless night.
The glue will set
on the broken teacup.

In one hour
I will ask you what it meant
when your eyes, flickering,
met mine as we passed in the hall.

This way to the kitchen