By the pocketful
by the absolute bucket
there is forward motion
via funnel and pump
and adding machine
there is forward motion
from the spinning wheels
and thrusting pistons
and jet engines on passenger ships
though the dirigible has long since
been abandoned
there is forward motion
leaving animals behind
leaving modest means askew
leaving fresh air as a
commodity
there is forward motion
Let’s take a few steps back.
the sieve and the sand 
this hits a little too close to home for me.
You’ll have that.
I’m all in favor of the few steps back. Few dozen even.
Yes.