Still on Schedule

Still on Schedule
Still on Schedule

Gate twelve, delay across the board
Boarding pass covered in little plans
Coffee cooling on my carry-on
Whole day slipping out of my hands
I call it bad luck under my breath
Watch the runway turn to rain
Then my phone lights up with a number
I almost didn't answer again

Some things arrive late
And still arrive on time

Still on Schedule, even when it bends
Still on Schedule, wrong gate, right end
Some doors only open when the old one closes
Still on Schedule, that's how it goes

Call says there's a seat at the table
Job I wanted months ago
They ask if I can meet tomorrow
Funny—I was flying somewhere else to say no
I look at the canceled departure
Fold the pass into my coat
What I called a wasted morning
Just put my future on the phone

I keep trying to read the timing
Before the timing finishes me
Some doors only open after the gate closes
A boarding pass covered in notes kept the truth

Still on Schedule, rain against the glass
Still on Schedule, let the old flight pass
I don't need the route I thought I chose
Still on Schedule, here I go

Still on Schedule

Still on Schedule