jump

A life on the edge isn’t a life at all.

For how do you live if you never fall

toes pressed up against the diving board

anxiety crippes you from felling the sword

waiting watching hoping for a moment so good

onlookers cant make you and even if they could

the decision must be yours its not their time

reflecting quietly may work now shut off your mind

thoughts cripple actions not the other way around

so dont protest or try to use the ladder back down.

JUMP. its your time you finally say

stop waiting for tomorrow or another day

one delay then two then multiples to eight

a life of what ifs you’re doomed to face.

JUMP. really, what’s the worst result?

be willing to own up and accept your fault.

safe landings aren’t ever guaranteed

tied down with regrets is a worse life to lead.

so scoot up and take a big deep sigh

disregard the temperature and the wandering eyes.

not tomorrow but now, make it your day

JUMP! you’ll live, it’ll all be okay.

7/11/24