Anticipation

The minutes are passing too slowly in anticipation of the Sweeney Todd CD signing tonight. I'm trying to heed Mrs. Lovett's words:

Easy now,
Hush, love, hush,
Don't distress yourself,
What's your rush?
Keep your thoughts
Nice and lush,
Wait.

Hush, love, hush,
Think it through.
Once it bubbles, then
What's to do?
Watch it close.
Let it brew.
Wait.

Slow, love, slow.
Time's so fast.
Now goes quickly, see
Now it's past!
Soon will come,
Soon will last.
Wait.

Excerpt from Wait by Stephen Sondheim.