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Jump
Somedays
I think
Just fucking jump
What more harm can it do
I mean
At this rate
What do I even have to lose
I wonder
If I tripped
Over at the edges of the earth
Would I fly
If not
Would I land with my face in the dirt?
I like to think
Maybe I wouldn’t
I’d land with my feet set firmly apart
I could try
Land a trick or two
Maybe I should get a running start
In the wind
A weightless gift
I think I’d be exhilarated with liberation
But if it’s a leap
A jump to my death
Does that make for a better persuasion?
If I could
I would bottle
The sheer thrill of a free fall
If I could
With my wild spirit
I know that I would risk it all
I think
Just fucking jump
What more harm can it do
I mean
At this rate
What do I even have to lose
I wonder
If I tripped
Over at the edges of the earth
Would I fly
If not
Would I land with my face in the dirt?
I like to think
Maybe I wouldn’t
I’d land with my feet set firmly apart
I could try
Land a trick or two
Maybe I should get a running start
In the wind
A weightless gift
I think I’d be exhilarated with liberation
But if it’s a leap
A jump to my death
Does that make for a better persuasion?
If I could
I would bottle
The sheer thrill of a free fall
If I could
With my wild spirit
I know that I would risk it all
Published 10th Jul 2019
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Love this ... not the death the moment of flight ... thrill as you put it ... captured handily ... Bless and love ... ..
10th Jul 2019 3:08am
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Alan! Wow, a RL entry, how kind of you. Thank you so much for reading and commenting❤️
10th Jul 2019 3:22am
10th Jul 2019 6:02am
Brava Liv! I really enjoy your style. I have always wondered what a free fall would feel like. I've ridden those rides that drop you from a high tower and I'll admit that I was terrified. The excitement in this piece is exhilarating..
10th Jul 2019 6:15am
Oh my goodness I’m going to really enjoy you leaving these kinds of comments❤️
10th Jul 2019 6:38am
Really like the flow of this one and a great message as well if one uses it to describe what it takes to just do something.
10th Jul 2019 11:55am
“Even if you’re afraid, do it anyway.” That’s my motto, I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for the read and comment, luv!
Anonymous
10th Jul 2019 1:38pm
Wow...reading this brought back to mind one I'd written last year. We've gotta just breathe...and leap...sometimes it's so worth the risk. Deep breath...and JUMP! I love it! :-)
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/322667-beyond-the-parapet/
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/322667-beyond-the-parapet/
10th Jul 2019 2:49pm
I’m so happy when people read my work and then leave a link for their own that relates! Thank you, dearest Willow, you’re a gem. Thanks for reading and commenting, luv!
10th Jul 2019 8:58pm
Some times I feel like this. Your enemies would love to see you commit suicide but don't. Stay strong. Don't give them the satisfaction
10th Jul 2019 9:03pm
Oh no. I’d never commit suicide. I actually love myself too much to consider that. Social suicide though? Ah, I’d jump.
11th Jul 2019 2:25am
