The hourglass in the palm of her hand
seemed odd for a reason and a while
looking back I never saw her turn it over
 
At that point I knew my heart would start to pound
completely expected it still felt good
better than the relief in the end
 
Sometimes it's hard to catch up
when everything moves in cycles
and life travels in a straight line
I've been out of breath for many reasons
but never quite like the first time
for anything
 
To all the things I've remembered
in error and unconsciousness
I've added this to the list with a footnote
 
I am time she said the hourglass still flowing
you mean you have time I suggested
No she said