Silently, or suspiciously standing in one place, 
in between unsteady steps I take throughout the day. 
Waiting, even for a moment. Respite for the time being, 
perhaps, not even knowing why. Questioning, unquestionably,
each of us continuously striving to keep moving at our own pace, 
Caught up in this human race, surviving, maybe thriving as we try to 
determine the flow we know is best. We think. 
A little later today, earlier for some, we all have a path; a better way, 
leading to better day. Moving in different directions, sometimes hastily, 
as required. Some of us are simply limping along. 
The weight on our shoulders slows us down. We must, once 
in a while, stop and let it settle. Far more than waiting. Unconscious 
thinking, our minds move, even if our feet are firmly planted. Progress 
not always certain, we can only hope our intentions continue 
propelling us further. It has to be more than hope, 
yet we still we try to keep it all in stride.

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