An opening occurs
for a brief moment
so slight
that every once in a while
enough space for a glimmer of light--

A crack for change.
Change--
neither good or bad,
a state of mind
at the time.

But at this time,
the perception is
that nothing is changing
or will ever change.

The sun will rise and set,
breakfast, dinner,
the news of oil spills,
the economic hardships,
people in need,
underfunded educational system,
a few good shows on tv
to keep the mind
occupied.

The world spins--
spins slowly, gracefully
as though nothing matters.