• Imagine an embryo, not yet alive
    It’s been eight months now.
    As he lays in waiting, he feels a beat.
    Mother’s heartbeat. 75 beats per minute.
    The rhythm soothing to him.

    Imagine an infant, not yet in school
    Staying home with mother.
    The radio plays next to his crib.
    A familiar beat. The rhythm: soothing.
    His mind is born again.

    Imagine a child, not yet an adult
    Enjoying the weekend.
    His MP3 is playing.
    Bass is enhanced. Energy flows through him.
    This home is peaceful but for a few minutes.

    Imagine an adult, not yet retired.
    Sitting at home after a long workday.
    The television is on.
    Music videos role. He naps.
    The beat soothes his soul.

    Imagine a senior, not yet dead
    It’s been a lifetime now.
    As he lays in waiting, he feels a beat.
    His heartbeat. 75 beats per minute.
    The rhythm soothing to him.