I Remember pain and anxiety painting the scene in shades of gray, violent splashes of anger popping up in unexpected places.

I Remember the joy welling up inside of me, better than adrenaline.

I Remember the confusion dulling your eyes, making your mouth slack, turning you into the village idiot.

I Remember feeling pride in myself; I’ve bested you at last.

I Remember how she stared unable, unwilling to comprehend what had happened.

I Remember the vein throbbing in his neck, how his head seemed ready to EXPLODE.

I Remember the steady sound of my heart pounding, the pounding of the drum in a Viking vessel of old.

I Remember what I did to make this happen.

I Remember the words that left my mouth, chilling the air, putting fear in those who heard it.

I Remember “that’s not something to say, ever! not even if you’re joking”, but who says I’m joking?

I Remember meaning every word I s