Sometimes the world stops…
It stops when a butterfly flutters on a soft breeze on a warm, spring day.
~Only…you know that butterfly might one of thousands that perish in their journey to Mexico.
It stops when you kiss your children goodnight.
~Only…you're a detective, and your case tonight involves a dead child.
It stops when you get that dream job.
~Only…it's an hour away and you never get to see your family on the holidays.
It stops when you say, “I do.”
~Only… your spouse can't say, “I don't” to whiskey.
It stops.
It goes.
It stops.
Until eventually
…you close your eyes.
