I used to think it was nothing to

Scale a cliff

And jump

Propelled upward by curiosity and enthusiasm

A desire for adventure

And to show off for the sun

I loved it

It was fun so

Up and off the cliff I would run

But one day growing up

All the sudden

I was done

The wind felt heavier

The ledge felt sharper

The eyes felt judgier

My body jiggled my

Confidence away

Handholds crumbling

Maybe it’s something I ate today

I’ll go home but

Don’t worry

I’ll be fine

You all should stay

Away

Trust me it’s better

This way

To this day

There’s nothing that keeps me inside

Like a sunny day

And though today

I would still say

My favorite thing to do

Is jumping off a ledge

Into the lake

I don’t do it

Because it’s not as refreshing

If all I can think about

Is the size of the splash

In my wake