Departing early is what I prefer,
affording time for glitches and delays.
I never know when blockage will occur –
incorporating breathing room defrays
emergency and urgency, repels
anxiety from leeching peace of mind.
I won’t be hosting nervousness or spells
of angst if I depart when I’m inclined.

An hour and a quarter’s not too soon
to leave my home to catch an early bus.
There’s no gray tone to me between the boon
of leisurely proceeding and the fuss
of racing hauling bags like fleeing crime.
I know no better way to spend my time.