Decision

A decision exists within the space of seven moments,

First breath, the thought appears in my consciousness,

Second breath, I steel myself for its developments,

Third breath, pupils dilate, neurons fire off – instantaneous,

Fourth breath, muscles contracting, physical endorsements,

Fifth breath, heart pumping loud, it’s no longer anonymous,

Sixth breath, I am running toward fear, the enemy encampments,

Seventh breath, katana out, swinging between body and head,

Past this volume, if you hesitate, you are dead.