The Sharpened Pause

When something almost happens

Sometimes, something is about to be said—

but isn’t.

You feel it.

A movement.

A shift.

And then it stops.

Nothing breaks.

Nothing changes completely.

But the moment isn’t the same anymore.

Something stays there—

just before becoming.

Read the full poem and analysis tomorrow 08th: https://alkonda.com/2026/04/08/the-sharpened-pause/

— Al Konda