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Two gears, and two smaller ones, and even smaller ones.
Synchronized ticking, rhythm, a perfect click.
A lifespan and a heartbeat merging with another, until recently, younger one.
Metal dust and oil intertwine every click and connection becomes perfect and complete.
A billion heartbeats, and the lawful doctor performs all the checkups
Places the monocle, takes the instruments, assembles, disassembles, tightens, oils...
The operation is always delicate, but the success rate is maximal.
The fate of a single heartbeat is a unique moment.
That moment alone can shatter human freedom.
It brings planning, obligations, work, and pleasure
and breaks the silent wave of brilliant transience.
Its one second carries more than a human moment responsibility, goals, plans, servitude.
From mechanical ticking to human deterioration.
There are all kinds of alarms
- cruel sounds for fragile souls
- there are gentle ones, softly turning sleep into wakefulness
- those that often arrive late, rarely rushing
The day begins like a race, fired by a starting gun.
We measure yawns, brushing, leaks, staring into the abyss
while water runs down our faces.
Quickies of course and heartbreaking departures.
Coffee and sips, dressing, pushed from our own homes
accompanied by clocks on Teams and pets, our most loyal fans.
We are waiting for them back home.
Time will tell.
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