Jump the Line

I’m waiting at the gate, traveling home

Lost deep in my thoughts and sitting alone

He came and sat in the seat next to mine

Then whispered, “Please help me, I’ve jumped the line!”

At first, I was in shock, wanted to yell

Assisting a crime will land me in jail

“Whatever you’ve done, please don’t involve me

I don’t want that responsibility”

When I had calmed, he started to explain

“I’m from a time much ahead of your day

I jumped the line on a curious whim

A friend was traveling, so I went with him

“The host he chose got into a big jam

They departed earth-life and here I am

This host I’m with has allowed me to speak

I was told, by others, you could help me”

Okay, not at all what I expected

Nor a task, at this moment, I wanted

“This place I come from, you already know

He said, “I’m acquainted with your friend, Vloe”

This gift of time travel, apparently,

It is uncommon and fairly unique

My friend was the one that made me aware

That we could travel between here and there

Vloe visits me from a much future time

And observes my world from deep in my mind

She reciprocates when I visit her

Fascinated by their world, that’s for sure

He said Vloe and him could communicate

They speak through thoughts, so I figured that way

He asked if there was a quieter room

So that I could allow Vloe to come through

“That’s not a problem, she’s already here”

Then I softened back so she could be clear

Our eyes were closed as my shoulder touched his

Apparently, it works better like this

They began their chatter with fast visuals

All over the place, nothing sequential

Then they arrived at a great solution

And sought approval from my direction

I gave it, I’m nervous, I will not lie

With two souls on board that have jumped the line

I stayed in the background, make myself breathe

Knowing Vloe would never try to hurt me

Quickly, the man gets up and walks away

Vloe and the line jumper begin to fade

I looked up, panicked, thought I missed my flight

And saw only five minutes had gone by