I Showed Up Early

by Cheryl Hartley

I showed up early  

My husband is late 

I’m afraid of being late 

How did late get to mean dead? 

Who the hell wants to be late 

Unless you’re late inside. 

So I showed up early 

Some people are born late 

Some are “Too little Too late” 

I showed up early 

because I want my time! 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cheryl Hartley is a dancer, actor, and painter who has appeared in many productions in New York City, on Broadway, and around the world. She is currently writing a one-woman show. 

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