Cliffside

Have you been to the cliffside yet?

It’s thrilling, It’s scary, I know

One misstep and you’re over the edge

But isn’t there a special kick you get

by looking down past the ends of the earth

It’s a long fall down

Standing there with your toes hunched together

A sudden urge to leap

could almost overcome you but

the wave of vertigo

makes you step back before your knees start to bend.

Have you been to the cliffside yet?

Take my hand, fear not

Nothing can harm you at the edge,

unless of course the ground gives in

But it will not be your fault;

Unless you think of jumping and succumb to the thought

Well then my dear, I’ll take the leap with you

You won’t be alone in the fall.

Albeit the drop will be painful, and we might break our backs.

Have you stood at the cliffside yet?

with the wind screaming up your face

and the sky offering no handholds?

have you ever put one foot ahead, unsure if you’ll survive the fall?

Have you ever wondered if someone is waiting there

to catch you after the jump?

They should be there, my dear, they promised.

And if they aren’t,

Albeit alone

You gotta make the jump!

Stand there at the cliffside

as if the mountain is crumbling behind you

Stand there at the cliffside as if turning back will kill you.

Come with me to the cliffside

And pretend we’re brave.