i look out the window
watch mechanized life move.
a few decibels make it through melted sand
ancient patterns form
i've noticed names and faces
a gray asterisk softly blinks
noting they no longer belong to the earth
life removed from existence.
i move back in time
and remember this has happened before
it started with things and places
changing into something new
or disappearing to memory.
my mind scatters
i debate whether or not to leave the puzzle on the floor.
