Life Jump

I ran miles before recognizing it Like a wind in the sails It’s never ready Never thinking to care. A desperate attempt at breathing Funny, this wasn’t here before Like a girl you met in a past life Just when you were at the store. Of course it hurts But it lets you know you’re alive Like the first time you saw her And looked into her eyes It must have been a lightning bolt That tripped the circuits clear Never running or jumping before The table is struck with fear You reach for the answer Seeking personal justice Holding your chest dearly Thinking only, it’s just us…