Empty Gym

I don't like the sound of a ball in an empty gym
the sound bouncing back and forth between the walls
if I show up before my friends
I take my ball to the corner
sit down and wait.

On my knees
hands clasped
I'm afraid
of hearing that sound
bouncing back at me
of hearing my own voice
echoing.

I don't want to confuse the voices
I don't want to see Him
at the bottom of a well
looking up puzzled.

I will take my ball to the corner
sit down and wait.