Falling through the air
wind blowing past my skin
the moments between
when I jumped and
when my back chute failed
passed like nothing
but the seconds afterwards
became days
fear gripped me
then let me go when I saw its senselessness
then I wondered
What’s next?
what happens when I hit the ground?
Will I die?
Am I immortal?
Do I have a choice?
then as the ground neared
It felt as if I was slowing down
My body responded to my will
I landed safely then
Took off into the air
Now I understand the limitless nature of man

From my book conversations in secret