I took time for a walk
And she pulled on the leash
At first, I kept my ground
Heels lifted tip-toeing arm outstretched
Eventually I had to follow my shoulder
She led me past streets and streets
Of large houses full of large people
Symmetrical windows and faces
Coarse grass reached through my shoes
With a slow jog, we came to a field
My feet landing in every crack in the pavement
The sun sat square in the centre of the sky
As we left the sky turned to ocean
Running now through neon and road signs
Swimming in the dark rain
Puddles splash as we pick up the pace
Diverting onto the road
My 20s were a flurry of leaves
On grey morning ground
I know I have much further to go
But. I'm already halfway
My 30s were a sprint
My 40s a still faster walk
50s, 60s, 70s
We finally slow
I wander now
Between each step is an infinity
But each foot fall
Passes in an instant
I walk closer and closer to the evening sun
A shadow extends behind me forever
And the way reaches in front of me even longer
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