you can't get home in time

some days you can't
get home.
the line at the bank is long.
the grocery
store is full of coupon
holders,
with long lists, and children
crying.
you hold your quart
of milk
and pound of fish
and sigh.
you hit every light.
a dog crosses
the road.
a fender bender makes
everyone merge
right.
some days you can't home
in time.