A Breath of Wind

The stillness broke when air brushed past my face. I blinked, realizing my fingers could curl. Slowly, I reached down and picked up a dry leaf lying at my feet. The brittle texture crumbled gently beneath my touch. It was real. I took a steady step back, letting my shoulders lean against the sturdy trunk behind me, quietly taking in the wide open ground.#clock #machine #work #hobby