Overhanging Rock A boulder hanging over
25 feet above the water
and the jump,
if you dare
is experience of
complete weightlessness
your mass no longer bound to the earth
you surrender your life
putting your unconditional trust into the universe's hands
and when you land in the water
safe in the manger
of the ever-bearing substance
you realize the kindred of the universe.
Its intentions are good;
it could kill you if it wished
but it holds life dear.