I call a client
two days before
our date set for install

to say I’m sorry
but your project
is taking longer

won’t be ready
like I told you
two months ago

I’m making progress
but the plan
calls for details

that I can’t
rightfully
rush

please excuse
my excruciating
pace

and trust me

there is worth
in waiting for
hand made

here’s a picture
of the bookcase
unpainted, almost complete 

I’ll keep you posted
and hope to see you
in two weeks

Yes sir
yes sir
I know

we had agreed.