If I controlled time I would walk

Walk to that day,

that place,

that time.

Press pause.

If I froze time I would see

See her mid-run,

that park,

that tree.

Press play.

If I slowed time I would scream

Scream to run faster,

that shoelace,

that stumble

Press stop.

Press rewind.

No scraped knees

pulled hair,

bruised wrists,

ripped clothes,

torn pride.

Press delete.