Touch

Rambling along and feeling great in a

Store,

Tasting the possibility of more distractions

To come--

When,

Suddenly,

A Heavy hand lands on the shoulder and brings

The Focus to

Existence.

Age,

Disease,

Times erosion—

An Event!

Preservation

replaces the odor of fragrances that vanish

into the memories of

Forgotten diversions.

Seeping life and passing time

Play out.

Nothing is soon important and everything

Becomes vital.

The boney fingers sink deeper and twist and

The air becomes precious gold.

Just one more minute,

And…