Sunday, May 1, 2022

this might hurt

I've toed the edge
hesitant but impatient 
trying to be safe
hiding my face

terrified of jumping
& not being caught
terrified of waiting
& missing my shot

it's a test of trust
letting myself fall
not knowing how
I will land

onto the rocks
broken amid the 
car parts, bottles
& cutlery

into the safety of
warm water
whole & dancing
in the waves

just let me enjoy
today 
the hope that
I'll survive