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