COUNTDOWN By ... Steve Lucky

                COUNTDOWN
            By ... Steve Lucky

Ten ... Focus is placed on the countdown
Until the long awaited event can replace it.
Nine ... Intense feelings start to build
Along with a growing impatience and desire for action.
Eight ... Other activities are done in a failed attempt
To keep the mind occupied while waiting.
Seven ... Despite numerous attmepts to do otherwise,
Thoughts keep returning to the countdown and the coming event.
Six ... Only important events get a countdown
And this is definitely one of them.
Five ... With the knowledge it will not be much longer
Nervous trembling from deep inside reaches the surface.
Four ... Loud breathing is all that can be heard
Over the silence that seems to drown out all other noises.
Three ... Fewer numbers remaining gives greater emphasis to the countdown
Causing more trivial concerns to fade into the background.
Two ... Even breathing can no longer be heard
As the anticipated event becomes the primary focus.
ONE ... Staying clear of careless mistakes
Is the only worry remaining.
ZERO!  It is finally here!
Children eagerly rush out as the school opens its doors
For the last time of the year.

Copyright 2002, Steve Lucky