nothing to hold, the firm grip lost,
i fell.
tumbling over and around,
down through the dark unknown.
trepidation: frightening and overwhelming;
exhilarated, lightened, free –
i’d let go.

landing so soft, the path is found,
i tread.
pacing upon new ground,
further through the dark unknown.
inspiration: challenging and completing;
enriched, rewarded, i see –
i’ve come home.