turning over tables

People come and they go
at the tables next to us.
Young, old, male, female,
I could offer only simple descriptions
when my focus is you.
A reunion of sorts
with chances for real conversation
months in the making.
The hours pass
and tables turn over
until no one but us is here.

Time is never enough
until it has to be.

Pull me back

Pull me back from the routine of hustle,
racing against time to optimize productivity,
working fast and diligent
because I am the only one.

Pull me back from the hustle,
make me slow down enough
to have a conversation of leisure
with you.
Remind me of other worthy goals
besides the numbers and dates.

Pull me back to myself
like only you can.