Jumping Bridges
You told me
I was afraid
Accused me
Of absent risks
You made me
Trust you
With my heart.
You led me
To a hanging bridge
Waters angry, rippling
Wood creaking, weak
Ropes tangled, flimsy
You said
"Jump,"
And I did
And you
Said goodbye
And left me
Hurtling
Wind past my ears
Eyes closed, pressured
Tears leaking
And I still believed
You once
Loved me.
I was afraid
Accused me
Of absent risks
You made me
Trust you
With my heart.
You led me
To a hanging bridge
Waters angry, rippling
Wood creaking, weak
Ropes tangled, flimsy
You said
"Jump,"
And I did
And you
Said goodbye
And left me
Hurtling
Wind past my ears
Eyes closed, pressured
Tears leaking
And I still believed
You once
Loved me.