The Law of Post-Initial Reactions

There’s a moment that is barely noticeable
that happens between disbelief and realization
when you trip or when you suffer some sort of physical trauma.
In this moment, a million emotions flash through your head.
Anger, embarrassment and sadness are among the most prominent.
These feelings fly through your body at the speed of light
until realization hits.
After which you register one of those emotions and hold on to it
until you get over your recent trauma
or you vacate the area where the trauma happened,
which ever comes first.