Yoyo

you looked at the pillar.
then, the others.
i didn't move.
but my eyes did.

you gave me a wave.
then, another.
still, i didn't move.
still, my eyes did.

then... i did.
i did move.
one step. two. three.
i was running.

then you made a whisper.
i didn't hear you; you weren't shouting.
i needed you to tremble me.
to stop me... from running.

you whispered again.
my feet listened, but nothing else did.
i stopped running.
quickly. randomly. undecidedly.

why can't you raise your voice any higher?
now, my feet are moving again.
walking.
walking?