beyond
imagine it. just beyond
the fledgling on a ledge
deep space beyond and more
that miasma of fear which constricts
every tissue and fibre and
unknowable thing
from taking a leap of faith
brother, sister, mother, father, friend
watch over me for I am one
who knows how it feels to stall mid-flight
at that precipice
and court the most unholy thoughts
to allow any manner of darkness in
but in my heart and in my soul
I know I am here because
the ones before me took that leap
they loved me
and I will honour them