On the corner of Coral and Vine,

I often find myself facing the same ten-second countdown… 10, 9.

Depending on the time of day I am out and about,

8, 7 … sometimes I see a weary face – friendly, but weary.

6, 5 … again, I find myself walking this same route.

4 … assure you, am merry

Yet, I find myself wondering:

Why we do the things we do

As I walk into the intersection, it hits me.

Two passersby, just crossing the street –

A strut and a swing … 3, 2

A part of an unfolding dance

0, 1, and STOP