Photo: My collection of spinning tops. At rest.
Every time I look at a spinning top, I think, “That’s my life. “It’s starting to wobble. “It’s only a matter of time now.” I keep a drawer full of them at home. Spinning tops don’t travel well. And like kitchen ware, they mostly don’t spin. Saucepans generally wait in cupboards. Their lids contain the excitement Because they spin Also, in terms of suspense As in, ‘The suspense is killing me.’ I try to keep it contained. One lid surprised me yesterday. It stayed up, long after it stopped I marvelled at the sudden turn. I hope I stay up long after I wobble. Long after I stop spinning More eternity please. =L=