Emptiness

Do you notice that you feel empty as it happens?
Or when it has passed, and it's too late?
Does emptiness sneak up on you?
Does it explode like a colorful firework?
Do you know what to call it right away?
Like a pregnancy, does it take time to name?
Has every one at least once felt this pain?
Is this pain for everyone the same,
just people reacting in different ways?
How long does it take for an empty person to collapse?
How long can an empty person last before caving in?
How much can a simple being take before breaking?