The diving board wobbles

My toes are over the edge

I’m lightheaded from

                              looking 

                                down 



                                      at 



 The 

                  Dots 

                                   Of

        Color 

                                    Below

In the sea of calm blue

That I ache to leap to

Will I be there soon?

I’ve been up here for so long

Paralyzed in fear

A decision not near

And not enjoying the view

I want so badly to leap

But I can’t

How do I leap

When I don’t know

Where I’m leaping to?

The line is behind me is piling up

Wet swimsuits

D

R

I

P

P

I

N

G

I M P A T I E N C E

into puddles on the hot concrete

Hurry up!

They say

They’re right

I need to jump

To move forward

There’s only one way

Why am I so afraid to fall?

Why is the unknown

More scary

Than doing nothing

At all?

My legs are w o b b l i n g and tired

If I stay any longer

It won’t fly

And at worst

I’m going to slip and die

It’s embarrassing

To be stuck on this wobbly board

I’m making a scene

I hate when people stare but

This stunted position

Is the loudest scream

And all the sudden

I can’t take it anymore

It’s time to look forward

Let go and

Embrace this open blue door

Yeah, that’s enough

It’s time to go

I can’t believe it’s here

Oh shoot

Here we go

So I hold my breath

Take a step

Spring forward and ---

                                            Jump

I don’t know where I am

But it’s a relief

And I’m happier than before

Because while all I see

is bubbly white waters

At least I’m not

Up there stuck

On the diving board

Anymore