Milomi's world

I thought that I could climb a mountain
That I could overcome everything
That I would reach my summit
And look out at the world
Beaming and gushing
And happy

I thought I could do anything
So I tried
I took the chance
I stood and ignored the rocks that I stumbled upon

I did not heed the avalanche of boulders
That greeted me in all goodness
I did not see the obvious future
And regarded the winding paths
As a clear road

I thought bandages would appear magically
And heal myself
And cease the bleeding
I thought everything would happen
I never knew I would fall

I never dreamed of slipping
And tripping
And running out of breath
And having to hold on
To the cliff
In hopes of not falling

And my fingers are worn out
And calloused
They might let go
And I know I’ll be falling

Will it feel like a roller coaster
Or will I lose consciousness
Is this what it feels like to be a bird
Is this what it feels like to fall?

Written by
Milomi.