| and i stood there at the very edge. as i looked down i could see the vastness of the sea, i could hear the waves splashing against the rocky wall. i look away for a moment and turn around. i can see the path i've walked. i can see the places where i've turned around. i know i've been here before. and i think to myself, what should i do? should i take these steps back again, or should i finally take that leap? i know that if i take those steps back, i'll be right where i started, wondering the same thing, coming back to the same place, contemplating the same thoughts. but if i jump, what will happen? i know this is a pretty high edge, i know the water looks cold, i know the impact might hurt, i know there might not be anyone there when i get there. but aren't these the risks i'm going to have to take? isn't life about taking a chance? so, i glance back, then turn around and look down. i take a deep breath and my eyes slowy start to close... |
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