Jump
Staring at the waves,
while the rock cuts in my feet,
I stand there waiting.
Everyone has gone,
my sisters, parents, cousins.
Sadly, I cannot.
The climb up was rough,
thinking the jump was easy.
I regret it now.
Worse, the more I stare,
as shaking overcomes me,
I ponder leaving.
But the chants keep on.
From far down below they cheer.
They want me to try.
I glance down, sighing.
The water is far away.
Think, will I survive?
I push away thoughts.
I put down my guard, and, jump.
I fly through the air.
Landing with a splash.
The life jacket floats me up.
I emerge gasping.
With a bright, big smile,
I turn and see family.
Let's go jump again.