Do you feel it too?
That ever growing feeling of missing something?
The happiness you once had begging to expand its horizons
A look out to the water.
It’s calm.
Peaceful.
Full of seemingly endless possibilities.
You dip your foot in a bit.
It’s cold.
Unknown.
Uncomfortable.
What could be in there?
You look back on land, bombarded by the walkways that always bring you to the same place
The same people who told you to settle
A look back at the water
Nothing in the way except for the fear of what lies ahead
Still, you watch, hoping something will float to shore
And eventually something does
You take it as a sign
But it’s not what you expected
Everyday you walk the same path amongst the same people to the same shore
Everyday you think about what could happen if you took the leap
If only you had a boat
For sure that would be easier
A life of struggle plateauing at a short cut
A dream for easy access to another dream
What you once saw as a godsend shows its horns
What you once thought would be enough is now hardly filling
You think about the water again
Another dream that seems to require too much effort
Some 'friends' hold you back saying your ideas are crazy
Nothing so wonderful could happen to you
But the person least expected looks to you with a smile
And says that they’ll be right beside you
Enough is enough, you return, hesitant
You close your eyes, nervous yet excited
You stare far into the distance, shaking
But you jump.
It’s only the beginning and soon you’ll be wondering why you took this treacherous route
But years down the road when you’re stronger than ever you’ll wonder why you didn’t jump sooner.
About the Creator
jay reb
a writer based in toronto.
instagram: @jayreb.poetry
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