The Sensation of Falling

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Fear is the father of courage and the mother of safety. ~Henry H. Tweedy

In my dreams

flight is a feeling I like

souring high in the air

fast and strong

with wings wide and beautiful

no fear of falling

but in life

the feeling of flying

in a jet plane

keeps me on the ground

it is a sensation I do not like

yes the feeling of not being in control

is a something that I hate with a purple passion

it even carries over into driving

when you are on wheels

there is an element of control

that can be lost in the process

hydroplaning and possible head injuries

can be part of the equation

hence I hold both hands on the wheel

and back seat drive as a passenger

which I am fairly certain is a

bad sensation for the people

I am riding with

fear has been my feathered companion

long before I recognized the relationship

I try to let go, but breakups can be hard

I do not want to be captive to its hold

although I am thinking

  it is truly me

that won’t let go

for the fear of flight

lingers when you cannot forget

the sensation of falling.

©Carrie Van Horn 2019