FOREVER SECOND

And the impact, unfortunate,
that jarring, helpless feeling,
in that forever second, of time,
execution inadequate,

and the eyes closing
in collision squints,
a blink and then another blink,
to smoke, deflated balloons
and debris, slightest mercy,

confusion and pain,
pain and confusion,
in the throes of adrenaline,
wrinkles like aluminum,

at the end of a drive,
to know that you're still alive.