Why Not Now

A poem by Beverly Stock.

Seems like waiting is
 all we do. I want to
 see you. Why not now?
 
 It's not that hard. Buy a ticket and
 travel near or far. To be both in
 one place. Why not now?
 
 Explanations overdone
 and thousands of miles
 overcome. Why not now?
 
 Years, it seems, we've had this
 dream. Time stands still until. I'm
 with you once again. Why not now?
 
 Heaven and earth has been
 moved once or even twice. The
 results Are always nice. Why not now?
 
 We're getting older, no surprise. That
 same intensity is in your eyes. My
 impulse is so very hard to disguise.
 Why not now?
 
 What task need I perform until I'm
 nestled in your arms? What devil to
 pay or dragon to slay? Why not now?
 
 I fear I'll take this to my grave. I'm a
 role model for how not to behave.
 Always longing for you. Why not now?