gamble

you say you don't know if...
and maybe I shouldn't but...
or, oh! I know, I could...

the idea creeps upon you,
before you have time to wonder when;
crawls within you, permeating every fiber,
leaving a thick residue trail of fear
in its wake

I'm scared, I admit;
-so much is riding here-
but if I never take that
monstrous step of faith
into the gorge between us,
how can I ever reach you?

just, be careful and I'll meet you halfway-