the view
a sign warning against going forward at dusk
and a promise at a view
lowering yourself carefully, the rock a bit too high
landing on the ground, slipping
a little, a little too much
towards the cliffside
for just a moment
the dirt beneath
rolling with your shoes.
carefully gripping the trees nearby
as you approach the view
reaching the dirt wall behind, turning to face it
careful not to move as you watch
careful to stay away from the cliff
and leaving again
each step small and slow
raising yourself up the rock again
precarity in you from that tiny slip
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