Attraction 9-1-08

Believe in the ordinary, it makes the fantastic real.
The common tongue becomes speechless in the simplicity
of gazes returned. Wonder at the time of day
and how machinery can tell somewhat better the hour than trees.

Believe these static dials mean something
to someone, the way lives are measured
by seconds and time is all at once ordinary,
like storm clouds promising rain.

Some days urgency's expected. Tell
me quickly, how long was it until we
realized time was spun by planets?