so here you are
standing outside
without shoes on your feet
in the complete darkness
of a cold November night.
This is the least of your concerns
for you are keenly aware that at this moment
your life depends upon remaining
focused, calm and balanced
it is so dark and you can see nothing,
but are aware you are being watched.
remain calm
don't panic
do not look to the left or to the right
just keep going
one foot in front of the other
and try to forget
that you are
over five hundred feet up
blindfolded
walking a 3/4 inch tight-wire over Chicago.