Infinitesimal Moments of Joy

the split second before
I know I'm awake
catching something
so easy to break
arms spread wide at the peak of a hill
screaming
disturbing
all that is still
sharp intake of breath
before the unknown
beating beside me
a heart like my own
potential presented by a blank page
when defending a loved one
swell of silent rage
the moment after the pain has subsided
that I am not swayed
after I have decided
eyes closed in a crowd
melodies from above

I love.