Dangers
Standing on a precipice
On a moonless night
In the middle of a fog
One false step
Off the wire path
Condemns me
To the sunless forest
Or the bottom of the gorge
Or the wolf's mouth
Eyes wide
Seeing nothing
Fingers outstretched
Touching nothing
Ears perked
Hearing a howl
Breath caught
In my throat
Step lightly
Shuffle my feet
Stay on the path
That I can't see
To stay safe
From the dangers
I know are there
