But what if I were to Fall?

I’m taking the first step, lightly,
Carefully descending my foot down
With each step I bear more weight, slowly giving in,
Not knowing when the ground can break under me, I feel a thrill of emotions.
Glistening with strength, a bond beyond
Together, we tread on this frozen terrain.

But what if I were to Fall?
Beneath the surface danger may lurk,
Like thin ice, love could leave me hurt
As I go, I begin to trust the cold hard ground below me
It’s slippery, so I am careful with every step.
But when I am in the middle, the anxiety slips in
All of my weight is on the frozen water and now that I am secure,
The floor begins to crack.
I feel so stupid for having faith in something so known to buckle.
I take another step.
I am so in love with making this work that I must keep hope,
Timidly trembling, I'm terrified to take a tiny step
In the pursuit of progress, I persist and press on.

But what if I were to Fall?
Would I miss out on an adventure just because I fear the unknown?
What if I fall through and there is nothing but a warm embrace?
But I will never know if I don’t take another step.
So once more, I put my faith into the cold hard ground
Hoping it will be honest and with love keep me afloat
Trusting it to protect me from the ice cold pain
Believing I can make it to the otherside without getting hurt.