Cliff-Diving

I stand on a precipice

Staring down

At the still water below

The surface smooth as glass

Will it break if I fall?

Toes gripping ground

Legs shaking

Heart pounding in my mouth

I step closer

And closer to the edge

I am frozen in place

Feet glued to stone

Hands stiff at my sides

Breathing fast and quick

My skin cold

This is the moment of decision

Do I take that first step?

Go diving in?

Or is it better

To just play it safe?

I turn

Walk away from the ledge

Turn around again

And run

Leaping with both feet

Image: CCO

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