Second Chance

I’ll not have second thoughts this time

when I come face to face with The Doctor.

Many nights ago, the Tardis appeared outside my window,

the door clicked open, and The Doctor stepped out.

Seeing me gazing at him, he smiled and beckoned.

But I,

too timid,

too terrified at the thought

of leaving my comfortable life and those I loved

Turned away.

Convinced myself it was only a dream

from an overactive imagination

of my favorite TV show.

Now those foggy memories of that night past

are pushing towards the surface

as if he is dipping his finger into my mind

and stirring them awake.

I dream every night of the Tardis

A blue and blurry smudge at first

that fades in and out.

But lately, it is sharp and clear.

Tonight, I was awakened

with a keen sense of his presence.

I slipped out into the velvety darkness.

I could see the glowing Tardis

waiting for me.

The door opens and the Time Lord steps out.

My Doctor has come back for me.

He is smiling and I return his smile.

I walk toward his extended hand_open

and slip mine easily into his

It closes warmly around mine.

The Tardis opens its door to us

for new worlds to explore and new adventures to share.

Anyone watching would’ve seen two people

enter an out of place blue police call box

see it blur in and out of focus

and then_

Vanish!