It's The Waiting

From the moment you get the heads up
 that things are happening,
 your body starts to do
 some interesting things.

First, there is a sense
 of heightened
 awareness. You
 hear all and
 see all.

Second, there is an inability
 to actually
 sleep. You
 are woken by
 everything.

Third, there seems to be
 a switch
 in the stomach. You
 no longer need
 to eat.

Fourth, there is a desire
 within your bowels,
 to empty themselves.
 You will not need
 to go for awhile.

Fifth, there is the endless
 checking in
 with your phone. You
 might have
 missed THE message.

By now
 you have also
 checked your bags
 at least 100
 times.

Is it time?
 Is it time?
 Is it time?
 Is it time?
 Is it time?

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