Flicker

I turn, as if in slow motion. Awareness smacking me in the face ever so quickly in the midst of it all. Goosebumps run up my arms, as my heart races ,my spirit sinks, and the tears begin to sting my eyes. My face is hot and my stomach tenses as I try to swallow the pain. I can taste the blood as I clench my teeth. I wanna fall to my knees. I wanna pretend I'm still unaware, but I can't.

Reality found its way, so I turn, as if in slow motion, but it was just a flicker. 

Heather Hughes