I am climbing a ladder

I start at the bottom, like all things do

I see you walking by

and I like what I see

we exchange small talk

but nothing more

we move along

I'm in the middle of the ladder

by now we're friends

we talk about more than just the weather  

I trust you, you've earned my trust

which is no easy task

I can feel something growing, forming inside my heart

a feeling that's light and free

nothing too serious

but still I'm scared

I've reached the top of the ladder

and this isn't good, for I'm afraid of heights

what if I fall?

will you catch me?

or leave me to die; on the cold, hard ground

I look down and see there's nothing there

that's how high up I am

I can see nothing below me- only darkness

are you standing at the bottom, waiting to catch me?

I don't know, I can't see a thing

I imagine your gentle hands, catching me at the bottom

and your sweet voice telling me you've got me now

that you'll hold on

but I can't fall

because I fear you won't be there

that you won't be there to catch me

to kiss my wounds, to heal them with your sweet, strong words

I hold on tight

but its not enough...

and suddenly...

I'm falling

at first its like a sudden burst of adrenaline

my limp body pounding against the weightless wind

it's like a rollar coaster ride

I'm not even thinking, its just fun

and then I remember

I remember why I'm falling

I'm falling for you

and if you're not there to catch me

well, let's just say my wounds will be too great to heal