love of the fallen

I fell for the first time, unwillingly  

screaming, grabbing at rocks, roots with no avail

i landed painlessly 

and without fail 

tears filled my eyes 

i looked down at the cold dark ground under my toes

why? i wondered softly 

i felt coldness

his eyes suddenly came into view 

shocking me 

now i fall willingly 

smiling all the way down