The Woman I Once Was
What happened to the woman
that I once use to be?
When did I start being afraid
of jumping from a tree?
I use to climb those branches
right to the very top.
My dad would yell up at me
'OK, You better stop! '
I use to be so fearless.
I never was afraid.
Now I cringe at just the thought
of stepping from the shade!
My courage must have left me
like so many have before.
I have to reach within myself
to get through what's in store.
I know that woman's in there.
She wants to take the plunge.
For now I'll just look off the edge
from a very distant lunge.
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