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Locked Out


Locked out the house, really bored.

Forgot the purse somewhere at school, on a Friday.

Don't have a key, was in the purse.

Hear the phone ringing inside the house, remains unanswered.

What to do, sitting on the steps bored.

No homework or schoolwork, nothing to pass the time. 

Phone has rung three times, still remains unanswered.

Wondering what to do next, still sitting and waiting.

Can't call the folks, don't have a phone.

Can't email them either, no internet access.

Just sitting here, waiting for time to creep up.

Seven minutes has passed since starting this, still bored.

Leaving now, hoping for a miracle.

If none comes, still waiting.

Will wait as long as is needed, like an obedient dog waiting for their master.

Will wait, and wait.

Nothing comes, still will wait.

Will wait as long as needed, will wait.

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