FINAL EXAM

We have taken the last million years
And compressed them down
Into this little movie
Running time: one minute twenty-six seconds
Let's take a look

There, that didn't take too long
Leaves one a little dizzy, eh?
Now--
Did you see yourself?
I thought not...
Your country?
Not even a fleeting glimpse...
How about your religion?
Your job? Your politics?
That wonderful drive in the mountains
That reconciled the two of you
To the bone
Before your next stumble?
Yes, that one does stand out...
Do you remember
Your next breath?
The first moment of every awakening?
The moments between moments?

Hmmmmm...
I'm afraid you'll have to go back
And take the course over
Take better notes this time
It helps
See you at your next final