Take the Plunge

He does not know, If he should… Whether it would matter at all He ponders and his mind is blank on what to do Should he? Could he? No? Yes? Suppose it went wrong…? Did he really care about their opinions? Was he actually admitting, To caring, Bothering, About their views regarding him? He shook off his concern, Wiped the doubt from his eye, The concern from his heart Stood out on the platform for All to see Where all could witness If he made the slightest mistake Whether he’d take the plunge He mentally jumped up and back Down on the springboard He closed his eyes His feet rebounding off the board again, Arms outstretched above his head The air rushing through his fingertips And jumped…