Teeth clenched
tightly
forced together.
Feet pushing
the ground
slipping, holding.
Body leaning
past the edge
stretching, teetering.
Chest pounding
pumping
heart racing.
Hands reaching
reaching
past the rail and below.
Fingers grasping
clawing
damp air.
Tears falling
begging hands to stop reaching
for
the
fallen.
~Heather
