Inching my way across the steep ledge,
Breathing slowly despite my hearts fast pace.
Grab here, move there, crawl along the edge,
Even if the space is too small to feel really safe.
Don’t look down,
Don’t look down.
Don’t look down!
I look down.
The water breathing beneath me,
Calm until I hit it’s surface,
Then it’s a storm without an eye,
Constant push and pull until it is hard to breathe,
Unrelenting.
I jolt as I lose my grip and quickly adjust,
Just hold on tighter and keep moving,
Keep moving.
Move your leg down, down,
Almost to the water now.
Almost to the end.
Keep your grip,
And inch your arm up a foot,
Maybe two.
Don’t let go,
Don’t let go,
Don’t let go.
You’re almost done.
Now climb,
Climb,
Climb.
Don’t look down.
Climb,
Climb!
Breathe.
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