a treasure in the woods

i’m tired of school. I’m tired of my backstabing friends. I’m tired of all of my problems.

what i’m tired of the most you may ask? is being lost in this woods. i stormed off after an argument with my parents and went outside for some fresh air. for some strange reason i decided to go into the woods. this was not a good idea, because i am now lost. i wish i could change this! i wish i could restart my entire day! i step on something hard. i look down and move my foot out of the way. underneath grass, dirt, and leaves lays a pocket watch.i almost walk off without a second glance but get a strange vibe from it. i pick it up, dust it off, and take a closer look. i tap it and jump back when it begins to tick. i lean against a tree and throw it from one hand to another. what a treasure i have found, a stupid old stopwatch. out of curiousity, i pull the crown and everything goes quiet. the wind stops blowing. the birds stop calling. the leaves stop falling. a bird is even suspened in the air, with its red feathery wings spread out wide. i press it quickly back into place and everything resumes. everythings restarts. everything reboots. i wind it back and forth. forward and backward, watching the world speed forward and rewind like a video on the TV. this is my chance to start over. this is my chance for a better day. a chance to get of of this disgusting forest and on better terms with my parents. a wide grin spreads on my face. time is now mine to control.

-MW