A carelessness, missing signature —
the world pauses, resets as people await
the autograph. Frustration mounts,
plans put on hold.

Phone calls – “as soon as she walks out that door”
become worthless empty words, dead promises.
The would-be signatory
has gone to lunch
leaving people hungry,
irritated, frustrated.

Hours pass. Completed document faxed,
frustration, resentment, irritation allayed,
the wait would have been more pleasant
adding awareness of what we can’t change
and the gift of serenity.