teetering

would think a cougar should have great balance
clawing the rock
holding on for dear life

everything bearing down
stomach queasey
muscles tiring
just a few more months
a few more months 'til freedom
till procrastination
no struggle for relaxation

there below me
waiting
promising
to be in those arms
to feel safe
comfortable

almost
oh so tempting
maybe i'll slip
jump
gently caught
stunned by the landing
the startling catch

scared of crushing
pressuring
hurting
dropping this hassel
fallen on the poor snow leopard
all my troubles
everything crashing down