Signs of Life

The door opens. 

Is she there? Or is it just her body?
Ahh, a sign of life. Whew!
​Or is it her last breath?
Just wait. 

Black and yellow.
In and out.
Shallower and shallower.
Just wait. 

Hours past. Hours forthcoming. 
She'll make it happen. 
​She'll do the thing.

Just wait. 
Perhaps it's time.

The gates open.
​
Is she there? Or is it just her home?
Ahh, a sign of life. Whew!
​Or is she in trouble?
Just wait. 

Purple and white. 
Through and through. 
Deeper and deeper.
Just wait. 

Days past. Days forthcoming. 
Let's make something happen. 
Let's do the thing. 

Just wait. 
​Perhaps it's time.