One thing
a friend says
spells determination
adventure
and ambition
into the air.
Like popping a smoke filled balloon above a group
you feel the words
float
sink
into and over
everyone.
Those conspiring glances
and shining smiles.
Again into the night they say.
Again into the unknown
and enthralling.
Again buzzing with anticipation.
Feverish joy;
bursts
like glass shattering in the dark.
Again we dart out with the brilliance
and danger
of a thousand shattered pieces.
*ALIVE.