The Image – Delivery

Delivery

“Your package has arrived!” appeared

next to the familiar envelope icon.

This notification made me squirm.

The thought of not being able to take it inside

made my stomach stir

All I could think about was it plopped there

on the doorstep.

Wrapped in white folded cardboard

with red and blue markings.

I could hardly wait to confirm what the email claimed.

Different scenarios where my package would no longer be there

Completely out of reach

I slid the phone down into my pocket.

I pressed the gas a little harder on my way home.

Utilizing torque, a bit more than usual.

As if those three extra minutes might protect that box.

I threw my truck in park and squinted

Searching for the sign of a delivery beneath my glass door.

I forgot to breathe, jumped out, slowed my pace

Nothing accompanied the dead leaves that were left unswept.

I trudged up to the porch.

Re-examining what had given me false hope.

My head was down and absorbed in text

Then I saw a sliver of white pressing up against the lid of the mailbox.

I flung the cover open!

The black walnut wood blanks had arrived.

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