this is a test
of my control
over my own
body

the test will begin in
5
4

3


2



1.

I begin to shake
my eyes dilate
nostrils flare
my breath stutters

I’m hurtling towards
the edge

the endless pit
just over the
corner

and I see
coming to me
faster each
second

but as my feet
hit the end of
the cliff

it all stops

my body slows
eyes return to normal
nose sounds silently
breathing is average

the test has concluded
and the results are in
the mail