She Takes A Leap

by Meena Krish

Frenzy fists pound against the door,

hoping

waiting for a reply

whilst she stands motionless
looking at the window.

Pleading voices beg for a chance
but her mind shuts off to reasons
her teary eyes becomes determined.

She climbs up the windowsill
looks at the lit street,

her hands shake uncontrollably.

Closing her eyes

a deep breath she inhales

her thumping heart eases its pace
and she smiles softly.

The door hastily breaks open,

into the night she takes a leap.