FredPeyer

The Leap

The glowing coals spread on the ground

Like jam across the morning toast

Beckon to me, call out to me,

Invite me like a virgin host

Come walk on me, have no fear

There will be pain, but so much more

Elation, happiness, bliss, and pride

Emotions like you never felt before

 

They are playing the siren song of life

To follow or not I must decide

Whatever it is I resolve to do

I am exposed, no chance to hide

Knowing it’s up to me and me alone

My heart beats wildly, my lips are dry

I look for guidance, maybe a sign

For what is true, for what’s a lie

 

The sand is running in my hour glass

But still I cannot make up my mind

Nobody knows what lies around the bend

Thoughts, actions, feelings all intertwined

Fear and hope play a game of catch

I agonize, am in this mire much too deep

Now a full breath, my mind is clear

As at long last I take the leap