1/19/2010

an exercise in second person

Come, take a walk with me. A walk down an uncertain path along which anything could, and may, happen. My hand is outstretched, the path ahead of you seems ever-changing and impossible to make out. Are you walking up to me? Are you trying to take my hand? Or haven't you moved?

The path is flickering and grey and inconceivable. Indeterminable sounds can be heard. A feeling of panic is likely settling in. Is your vision narrowing to a tunnel? Are you starting to feel things are happening at your peripherals? Things you can no longer see? Come, quick. Hurry.

* * *

You fall, back into your body, and wake up. You were dreaming, think it was just a normal dream. You don't think this for long.