never having climbed too far
she hadn't far to fall ...
the choices were not easy ones
with her back against the wall ~
the steady sound of water drips
was all that she could hear …
their ever rising levels
added fuel to her fears ~
she couldn’t jump – she couldn’t stay
she knew she’d die here either way …
with arms uplifted, clutching air
her final debt was paid.
may she rest in peace.
© Debbie Finlay
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