The Jump
Waves crash below--too far, too far
Eyes narrowed at the water, heart beating behind a scar
A voice on the wind, a startle to life
Sharp intake of breath, a quick flash of light
Nails dig into palms, numb to the marks
A growl of warning, a fire of sparks
Every nerve on edge, blood racing through veins
A step toward the edge, the aching the same
A deliberate step, a mind made up
A relentless growl, one desperate jump