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I’ve been granted an audience

And appreciate those who listen intently;

Those who recognize the items presented.
I'm aware of the necessary foundations.

I hear them building in the morning.

I know of someone reciting
Through the rooms of his house.
But it’s me that has to open his mouth to begin with.

The swift passersby are not displaying a curiosity.

I can’t catch my breath when I try to follow them.

Look.

I know enough to know that they know what they want.

No one has forced me to regard their presentations.

But the invitations to do so are everywhere.

There’s no requirement to respond.

But a rapidly narrowing time allotment defines itself.

I can quickly be evicted from where it is I am.

History goes a long way although not on its own.

But in the here and now I’ve been granted an audience.