Fear

There were four

Sitting and waiting

Excitement in our voices

A day long awaited

 

We listen to instructions

Some of the Excitement gone

We have trained and practiced

This day long anticipated

 

Final checks were made

Assurances that all would go well

Our order of decent

Chosen by cards

 

Chosen to be last by draw

I watched as

One by one

They made the jump

 

My turn!

And fear sets in

Why did I agree?

This is not for me

 

There must be a mistake

Why am I on this plane?

I walk to the door

I see the others floating

 

I’ve changed my mind

I said as I step back

Sorry you must

And I am pushed out the door

 

My mind is in turmoil

The fear grows greater with each second

What were the instructions?

I am falling fast

 

I see the others floating

I look down to see

The ground is racing up fast

To welcome me

 

I struggle to remember

What were those instructions?

I say my prayers

Realizing this is it

 

What is that buzz?

It seemed to get louder

When all of a sudden

I awaken to

The sound of the alarm clock

written by La Wanna Parker