I am busy making....

I am busy making braids

with the strands of time

in my hands;

over, under, twisted thick,

hanging heavy

under body weight.

I bring each one around,

guiding with nimble fingers --

trading freedom [pieces]

for security [the whole].

My motions are rhythmic;

the act is involuntary.

when I get to the end,

I will un-do it all

and start again.

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