Fragile Steps

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I take off my shoes
and remove my socks

I place my feet into
the cold mountain water

My feet hardly gripping
the slippery rocks

I take a leap, and
nearly fall

I regain my balance
and I take short steps

I listen to the wind brush
the leaves against each other
with the melodic background
of rushing water

I barely recall the beginning
and I have no worry of the end

I take in the adventure
and enjoy the moment