we once
held close
our hands
(part)
— how has it
already come?

we once
spoke melodies
into our ears
(the music is awfully quiet)
— how has it
already come?

we once
let our souls
tremble
(to stillness)
— how has it
already come?

Crawling,
Walking,
Standing—

the time for me to be alone
— how has it
already come?

i am not ready
but
the time—
has already come