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grasping a rope,
visions of Tarzan,
fear of heights.
deep breath...
running along the platform,
sharp footsteps
tap tap tap tap tap
jump --
gasp
falling --
rope pulls
going forward not down
swinging faster
arms hurting
hardtotakeabreath --
gaasp
upward again
weighing less
bad idea.
falling again faster
point your toes hold your nose
ohmygodsthisisgonnahurt --
Ka-WUMPSSH.
sinking --
start moving,
kick for the surface
donwannagothatdeep --
light through closed eyelids...
ploosh.
gasp, air --
cough, and water.
relearn to breathe,
treading water,
absurdly tired.
cheering on shore.
smile.