Day 29-The Ocean and Me

I stand at the turning point.
I know what I have to do, I
must jump head first into
the icy waters below. Tired
of just being content upon the
deck, it is time for me to make
my way into the ocean.

The sea may be rough and I might
struggle just to keep my head
above water, but its worth it.
I can no longer just stay on the
boat and let it take me where it
drifts. I must make my own
destiny now. Only I can make
that leap, and its only me who
can swim to the shore to start
again.

If i don't jump now I don't
know If I ever will. I climb
over the railing and stand
there, knowing that all I
have to do is let go.

It sounds so easy, just let go and
let gravity do the rest. I don't let go.
I let my own insecurities own me.
I stand there clinging to a ship, that
is going in the wrong direction.

As the waves crash upon the prow,
a sense of calm washes over me.
I let go and lean forward, falling into
the ocean. As I hit the water the
coldness surrounds me. It is too late
to go back now, all that's left is
to swim for my life.