A poem inspired by Joanna's bungee jump

This poem will make more sense after reading the blog below it...

"Release, Surrender"

Hair tied back, eyes forward,
Posture as straight as her determination.
His hand rests on her shoulder,
Offering a comfort that is not needed.
Of course she is fearful,
But two words coax her resolve into place.

Release, surrender

Standing at the edge of this spacious descent,
One more deep breath before the countdown.
Three, in
Two, out
One
Release
In an instant, this graceful beauty
Launches her fears into a dive.
Arms outstretched, open to embrace
All that adrenaline’s rush has to offer.
But no rush exists in this moment.
Her fall holds more freedom than gravity.
Inch by inch, moment by moment
A peace exudes from her form
Covering all who watch in envy of her
Surrender.
All
Fears
Doubts
Worries
Controls
Needs
Wants
Cease to exist as she nears
the surface of the placid water and
the rope stretches to its limit.
Safe
in the knowledge of success,
Swinging
in the cradle of
Release.
Softly, she extends every ligament, every emotion, every sensation
As she waves to and fro
Undulating in complete
Surrender.