Satisfying Schedules

While the sun’s still asleep 

eyes ease open

digital clock flashes green 

in time to musical alarm 

signalling good morning

electric lights click on

While the sun edges silently over roof tops, electric fireplace whirrs and warms the chill morning air in the living room. Stove top clicks on 

tea kettle whistles 

time for coffee or tea

While the sun silently climbs into the clouds

front doors open, keys lock with a click

buses whoosh up and stop with a sigh

on schedules set for briefcases, meetings and classes

delivery vans trundle with goods for shops and stores

While the sun silently shines through grey misty shreds

coins rattle and funnel fare for the ride

good mornings and early morning conversation rustles 

computer voice announces streets passing by

Ding! Stop Requested in digital red

While the sun silently rises high in the sky

work and school days begin 

at the turn of the clock til

work and school days end 

while the sun settles silently to sleep.

“In the history of the earth, the sun remains still.”

~ Lailah Gifty Akita