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Time, as a God

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I want to know Time
as a man who tiptoes
between my eyes while I'm asleep,
wearing socks and walking softly,
trying not to disturb me;

a telephone call
from an ex-lover
where hanging up
is always an option,
despite the repercussions.

I want to know Time
as an alarm clock
that rings only when I want it to,
and willingly shuts off
at the touch of a button.

Or else I'd know it
as a garage sale, where I could
pick through items that interest me
and leave the rest to other strangers.

Instead, I know Time
as a fresh man in a suit,
who stands in front of me
with a nametag over his heart.
He always wants to shake my hand
while I'm trying to talk to other people.

He pulls me aside and tells me,
in his slick voice, "Hey, man -
I've got a business proposition
that I really think you'd be interested in."
Finally something that won't give me a poetry hangover in the morning.

Thanks *vivus for the help.
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originill's avatar
i dig it. all eight feet.