Entangled in the sheets of my warm bed

I am motionless and sleep deprived

Outside the rain pours front the sky soaking the students walking by

Rain slaps

Wind howls

I open the app. 

Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera

A chai tea latte and a cinnamon crunch toast bagel with cream cheese 

The thought of warm coffee makes me sigh

Mouth watering

Eyes opening

I place my order. 

Lined up like frat pledges

Standing up to the highland parkers

Talking back to the pile of leaves

Flipping over

Crashing into 

Yet, you endure and stand ever at the ready. 

Down beaten paths and the roads less traveled

Dodging pedestrians and cars to get to me.

Announcing your arrival

Electric whining 

Tires bumping 

You always come bearing gifts. 

I see your arrival through the rain soaked glass

And open the door, shivering in anticipation

I send a single command- unlock!

Celebration song

Closing click 

Take your bow and retreat to the garage.

Starship robot, I love you.

Flag standing proudly at attention

At the ready to do my bidding

No complaints 

No opinions

Just, yes ma’am.