we want things the same

we need routine,

a place

to go and be

seen

on a regular basis.

we need

structure

and sameness.

we feel safe when

we do

the same things

over and over.

we like to

order the same

meals,

sit in the same

chair.

we want our barber

to know our

name,

we want the mailman

to arrive

at the same time

each day.

we want to settle

on a place

for

everything,

it gives us comfort

when we return home

from a long day,

and open

the door to see

that

nothing has changed.