Devonne Brown

Anticipation, sweaty palms shaking;
Jittery, bouncing a foot on the floor
Trembling legs crossing, uncrossing, twitching
Recheck your hair in a makeup mirror
Peek out the window, hover by the door
Pace — hide your face behind your hands, cover Hover again, then sit quivering
A pounding heart, lack of concentration
Glances at the clock, over and over
Sitting too still with anticipation.