“Free Fall Journey”
Stared down by the past
haunted with images
of what I used to be
The reflection of a cold heart
riddled by grief and pain
No more shall it taunt me
as the ledge draws near
If only I could shatter
the laughter
But still I stand
motionless with fear
Unbreakable it seems
this glass that’s holding me
back from falling free
and experiencing
a new journey, a new means
the mocking jeers and sneers
seem to say that I can’t do it
I won’t succeed
I must choose to move, to forget
or to stand alone
faced with regret
With a final glance back
I bow my head
Called to press on
I sprint towards the ledge
Breaking through
to find myself
alive…
And I’m free falling
Not looking back to where my feet
had been planted
I’ve taken flight,
falling towards the open arms
of my God
He will catch me
He will guide me
He will gently love me,
stand beside me
as I’ve come upon this free fall journey
we call life
Daily Response: Please leave a comment.
Kimberly Blackadar 
Dramatic. I was kept in suspense until the end.
I agree, Eric. This poem holds the reader’s attention until the final lines. Well done!
Elle, thank you for letting me post your poetry again this year. Until next year…