TIME TO GO

The second hand

Sweeps, rhythmically

Second by second

Jerking, another

Clicking, ticking

Another second

Then another and another

Sweeping inexorably

Unseen to its destiny

 

The minute hand

Clicks on in its turn

Minute by minute

Jerking, another

Clicking, ticking

Another minute

Then another and another

Clicking inexorably

Unseen to its destiny

 

The hands move

Not faltering

Sixty seconds

The minute hand moves

Sixty seconds more

Another minute passes

Then another and another

Ticking inexorably

Towards detonation