That moment when you find out your dog has died and your not even in the same time zone.
When you notice at the very last second that your about to put diesel in a petrol car.
That moment when you look back and see a sea of arms all raised to the sky and you scream “come on!”.
When your hot dirty toes reach the end of a cold sleeping bag.
That moment when you lie down, prop yourself up on your elbows and look down the mountain you have just climbed.
When she looks you straight in the eye and that smile you know so well spreads across her lips.
That moment when you say what you really feel and other people say they feel the same.
When you look across at the congregation and the only people you know are your enemies.
That moment as you climb drunk into the back of an old drafty cab and feel the puke rising in your throat.
When she leads you into the lift, pulls you close, the doors close and your alone together at last.
That moment when the ant disappears into the crack in the pavement.
When you sing a song in a husky voice that is as real as the day is long.
That moment when you stub your little toe on the bannister for the umpteenth time.
When your father asks if a dying man can have one last drink and you refuse.
That moment when you realise the sacred offering you have made means nothing and it’s all been a con.
When she says I love you and you feel numb.
That moment as you pass through the gates to the park and they laugh and you don’t care anymore.
When your soaked to the skin and your shins are bleeding.
That moment as she walks out of her knickers towards you and you see the moisture and your legs are shaking.
When your arm is twisted behind your back and your head is forced under the water.
That moment when you realise it was all a lie concocted to make you wait for nothing for no reason at all.
When you put your card in the machine and it won’t let you have any money.
That moment when you hand over a plastic bag of clean underwear at the train station and say goodbye.
When you notice the spelling mistake on the hospital ward door sign.
That moment when you wash your hands clean of oil and grime.
When you walk out of the plane exit door and the heat hits you like a tsunami.
That moment when they shout dinner is ready and it’s goddam pizza and salad again.
When he shows you how to fix that puncture using a bowl full of water.
That moment when you pass 1st time and can’t believe they will let you now drive unsupervised.
When they say come and see him one last time and you tell him you love him and the machine flatlines as you turn away.
That moment when you wake from an afternoon dream to find your ice cream has melted.
When you turn the last page and can’t believe it ended like that.
That moment when the alarm bell rings and you think what if it’s not just a test.
When your dog jumps up and leaves muddy paws on your white clean shirt.
That moment when the wasp finally finds the open window.
When you have had enough of the fucking bull shit hypocrisy of those in power.
That moment when the sun disappears but you can still see its glow.
When the leaves spin around you as the wind drives through the woods.
That moment sitting together in the lounge when the doorbell rings, the cars have arrived and it’s time to go.
When they announce that your flight is delayed and you find a quiet spot to shut your eyes.
That moment when you put the glass down and say no thanks I’ve had too much already.
When the 1st shots ring out and you run and dive for cover.
That moment when the wave takes you all the way to shore.
When you see the crash coming and you know its going to hurt but you keep on accelerating.
That moment when you give in because it’s the only option available at the time.
When you sit up in bed and think what’s that sound?
That moment when the burning sun goes behind a cloud and a cold shiver goes down your spine.
When your friends wave goodbye and you know it won’t ever be the same as it was on that night on the beach.
That moment when the drop happens and the bass kicks in and you feel the most alive you’ve ever felt.
When electricity courses through your veins and your breath is taken away.
That moment.
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