In the space of a moment
in a mere beat of a heart
in measured atonement
your world comes apart

In the blink of an eye
in a sigh from a friend
a whisper of good-bye
brings an end to the end

In the room of a second
in the pause of a nonce
a soft call has beckoned
and renewed all at once

In the merest of fraction
in the smallest of measure
unavoidable action
and a new hope to treasure


Copyright: Brian Pellerino 2006