The Second Before You Respond
What breaks the whole
subsumes it
What breaks your heart
consumes it
Trying to run from your fate
is like trying to dodge the wind
You’re everywhere
and nowhere
all at once
You’re chaos veiled with narrative
You’re narrative veiled with a smile
Belying the raging rapids, your life
is your personal turmoil
In its churn
you gleefully gasp
tricked by the importance
of your own words
Can you outrun your doubts?
Can you wait for your destiny?
Your answer isn’t important
what matters
is the second right before you respond
