Cold water as I catch my breath

Lifeless for a split second too long

Before breaking back into the light

A sharp knife dropped 

The moment before it lands

As I stand waiting

Barefoot

Pay attention 

I hear a voice

Don’t drive so fast

The smell of melting metal

A long forgotten kettle

That has stopped screaming

A breeze carries the curtain

Across the floor 

In a dance

I’ve forgotten to lock the door