Future

To take a chance.
Reaching out,
With one atom,
To grasp a moment
And take another step.
Forward.
Or backward.
Do you know?

The wall is ticking.
Floors creaking
Under her feet.
Under his feet.
Under its feet.
This is your life.
Happy?
Or not?

The wall is ticking.
Stairs creaking.
Step. Step. Step.
You feel an atom.
Hitting your skin.
You smile.
Turn.
Touch.

To take a moment,
And stop the wall
From ticking.
Happy?
Perhaps
You take a step.
Just to stand,
And smile.