Gemotions

He let out a whoop of pure happiness, the sound echoing in the stillness. John threw back his head and laughed. He couldn't believe it. His mother, the woman who always seemed so busy, so focused on the present, had meticulously preserved his entire school career.

He sank to the floor, surrounded by his past. A faded book report on a superhero book brought forth a burst of laughter. He felt a giddy energy coursing through him. He was overflowing.

He picked up a crayon drawing of a car. He felt his face heat up, a warmth spreading through his chest. He felt like dancing, like singing, like shouting to the world.