The Plunge

The sudden chill.

The dive into the unknown.

Holding onto that last breath,
  just waiting to see if it will last long enough.

The warmth of familiar waters,
  as you rise to the surface.

Time to take a breath.

Time to dive deep again.

Reviews

[Persephone]

Hmmm...haunting piece - you have left the poem open enough for the reader to draw his own conclusions and related to their own journey - marvelous :)

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. I am still working on a style. I try to keep it simple and still try to get an echo of my own emotions. The bonus seems to be it does seem to hit the heartstrings of others.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I really like this one especially! This is one that I experience from your words, like snapshots of each moment of that "plunge". You have made me stop and examine a word that I many times have read right over. Love your style.

[Jon Roggie]

I appreciate your input. So far I have not been hit by any negative responses, other than lack of. Still, anytime it seems like someone enjoys something I've created, it is great. Must be why I cook for a living.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

This site is odd sometimes in that I have read some wonderful works that seem to get very few reviews. Not sure why. If you are new here, then you will be developing relationships with others and that will give your work more exposure. I liked this. :)