ACCOUNT OF MY DAYS
Sequence: 4
THE STRANGER
Him, the stranger walking toward you, he's the one you take
into your heart. The rhythm of his stride becomes your
pulse, you can feel it pumping through your shoulders, your
neck, your eyes. Coming closer, you observe his waist and
the shape of his hands. His face you've already memorized.
You examine the surges of feeling within you and notice,
surprised, that desire and courage are rooted to the same
place. As he passes, you wonder if he realizes how much a
part of you he is, you wonder if he has seen you, and decide
that now (yes!) is the time to speak.