moments between moments

two - quiet

quiet

such a funny word. 

not quite silent. 

just the feeling

 of holding your breath underwater.

of curling into a ball under the blankets.

of staring at the clouds framed against a blue sky.

of a breeze lifting your hair.

of lying on the couch, the fire glowing with the last embers of the night.

silent

an odd word

the opposite of many things.

of laughter.

of tears.

of anger.

of joy.

it 

is

the moment after

the moment before

the moment between

the last breath of a loved one

the first breaths of those who take their place

the moment after

the moment before

the moment between

the stolen kiss behind ivy covered gates

the camera flash

themomentafter

themomentbefore

the moment between

the unwelcome tears that slowly steam down your face

the realisation that 

you

will

never

be 

the 

same

after

this