Midnight Runner

you need it done

you need it fast

you need it quick

i nod my head

hold out my hand

with a shaking motion

you drop that small

that very small

bit of black plastic

onto my palm

your eyes glance up

a nervous nod

watching my fingers close

wrapping your life

your history

your entire self

in my hand.

don't worry i say

it's safe with me

and with that

i turn and leave

you watch me run

watch me vanish

into the darkness

still shaking

still hoping

that i make it on time

 

Done