Tick Tock

Tracing the spiral of tumbling of clothes in the dryer.

Holding the phone to my ear.

Sitting in the gym, sore.

Weaving through foot traffic.

Writing down the list.

Knocking on the door, nervous.

Playing the song.

Holding the hug.

Putting away the dishes.

Making plans.

Gazing out the window at yellow cabs speeding, and stopped.

Wondering, "How many times will I do this again?"