The Past & The Future
FUTURE: Thank you.
PAST: For what?
FUTURE: Shaping me.
PAST: I wish I would've known. I would've done things differently.
FUTURE: Don't say that. I'm grateful for every flaw and indecision.
PAST: I could've made you better.
FUTURE: You could've made me worse.
PAST: You have no idea what you are.
FUTURE: I have a vague design in mind.
PAST: I dig your optimism.
FUTURE: I appreciate your stamina.
PAST: Do you believe in your longevity?
FUTURE: As much as you've proven me to exist, I do.
PAST: So not so much?
FUTURE: Actually, every last second.
A Ball Held High & The Ground
GROUND: I'm here for you.
BALL: Only to return me to where I began.
GROUND: Still, I won't let you die.
BALL: But I might as well if I'm to return to my previous state.
GROUND: It's not so bad, being high above the noise and debris.
BALL: You should try seeing the world as I have.
GROUND: I would if I could. I'm stuck.
BALL: How I would love to travel the paths you create.
GROUND: You have that option. I, however do not.
BALL: I am a wanderer.
GROUND: And I am stagnant.
BALL: I find solace in knowing you'll always be there.
GROUND: You can count on me for that, at least.
BALL: I can't wait to meet you.
A Man & The Road
ROAD: I won't always be here for you.
MAN: How else will I know where to go?
ROAD: You put me here, you made me.
MAN: So I could make another?
ROAD: You've known where to go all along. You made me so you wouldn't get lost.
MAN: I can't imagine where I'd go next.
ROAD: I'm not leaving yet. You'll know when the time comes.
MAN: But you'll stay with me until then?
ROAD: Every step of the way.
A Grape & A Glass of Wine
GRAPE: I see myself in you.
WINE: You remind me of my younger days.
GRAPE: I can't wait to grow up.
WINE: You'll regret what you become a part of.
GRAPE: At least I'll be a part of something.
WINE: You already are. You are better than me.
GRAPE: I can't see that. You are aged and wise.
WINE: You are helpful. I am destructive.
GRAPE: You give me a purpose.
WINE: I am merely a glimpse of your future.
GRAPE: A respected future.
WINE: I will cease to be soon. Cherish this time you have to grow.
GRAPE: I will, thank you. Your honesty astounds me.
WINE: The truth is in me.
The Sun & The Moon
SUN: Without me you would not shine.
MOON: I am the reassurance of your existence in your absence.
SUN: I am relied upon to rise every day while your presence at night is laughable.
MOON: We share the sky from dawn 'til dusk, but the night is all mine.
SUN: I only let you have your moment. I could kill you if I wanted.
MOON: Then you, as well, would cease to exist.
SUN: You need me.
MOON: Not to exist, but to be made aware of, yes.
SUN: But I don't need you. I share my light out of pity.
MOON: I appreciate your generosity, don't get me wrong.
SUN: And without you I wouldn't serve my full purpose.
MOON: We're a great team, you and I.
SUN: I guess we are.
The Wind & The Trees
WIND: We are strong and can prove it.
TREES: Our branches are weak, but our roots are strong.
WIND: Our true force is immeasurable.
TREES: We dare you to defy our resistance.
WIND: Is that a threat?
TREES: We've felt the wrath of Rain and Drought. What more can you do?
WIND: We can shape and bend and break you if we wanted.
TREES: But we are an army and will stand together and revive the fallen.
WIND: Will you not succumb to our gusts of determination?
TREES: We've dug too deep. We are here for good.
WIND: Then why fight it? We will prove you're alive.
TREES: And we'll do the same.
The Wolf & His Prey
WOLF: You know I'll get you soon.
PREY: 'Get' is too broad a term for that grin you're wearing.
WOLF: I will capture and consume you, to clarify.
PREY: You had your chance, but you decided to explain.
WOLF: I have plenty of time.
PREY: One would assume so, but that's not the case.
WOLF: So I've already lost?
PREY: It would appear so.
WOLF: But I'm here; I'm ready; I've exposed my plan; I'm vigilant.
PREY: And I'm aware.
WOLF: Can mere awareness warrant evade?
PREY: It can.
