Step to the edge
tremble
breathe
gulp dry air

repeat.

Close eyes
anticipate
orange light turning black
behind thin lids

breathe.

Open eyes
spread wings
shake out the dust
display the bright feathers
inch towards the edge
inhale fresh mountain air

exhale.
repeat.

ignore the chasm
embrace the chasm
eyes forward
sweat beading

jump.

flap
struggle
flap
soar
flap
dip
flap
climb
flap
steady
flap

fly.