pink in the middle

the chicken
is pink in the middle
so I put
it back into the oven.
it's not
ready, not yet.
almost done,
I look at my watch.
still time
to bake a pie,
peel the potatoes,
and make
a salad on the side.
still time
to open a bottle
of wine.
make a drink, put
the music on.
I set the table.
dishes,
candles. glasses.
I just need now
to arrive.
still time. come on
over.