Free Falling

 

 

 

 

 

The edge of the mountain I stand

Close my eyes and breathe in

Release my mind and then free fall

The fear forces a grin

 

My stomach turns from adrenaline

Force takes my breath away

Images of rocks pass me by

Living only for today

 

The ground comes into full focus

My eyes seal tight from fear

Letting go of all that binds me

As the end is drawn near

 

One swift gasp of my shallow breath

I release what taunts me

I open my eyes on the cliff side

Wild smile from what I see

 

A tango dance with a nightmare

Just the cliff side and me

I gaze over the edge and see

What parts I left of me

 

Now satisfied with what I’ve done

I return to my car

A voice echoes from the cliff side

No matter where you go…

…there you are.

 

~Melody

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem. In my young days. I was a free climber. I free climbed most of the California coastline to Washington state. Did some climbing in Asia, Europe and South America. The poem reminded me of standing on hills and mountains realizing how small I really was.
'A tango dance with a nightmare
Just the cliff side and me"
Good to be with the hawk and the eagle. Dance with the wind on lonely places. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Pax]

the picture is captivating.

[Tate Morgan]

This is your best work so far poignant and meaningful

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[Renée]

What a journey.. you seem to capture it well !

[RachelReaper]

My favorite poem of yours, this one is written beautifully! Your word choice is excellent and captures the emotion of free falling off of a cliff. Really, you couldn't have done a better job with this because it seems perfect already!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Your words humble me!

[michael.c.m]

"A tango dance with a nightmare", yes. Very well composed

[Lydia]

I absolutely love the last couple lines. A great way to tie it up.

[Justin W Price]

My only issue is the word "fear". This is kind of an abstract word. I tend to like more concrete imagery.

Otherwise, fantastic work.

[Nautili]

nice to fall with you....I know exactly what you are saying, exhilarating yet terrifying simultaneously!!!

[sienikeha]

ahh yes, we've all been here!

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Exhilarating! A refreshing free fall for mind, heart, and soul :)