I was never taught how to swim.

Even so, I will try to dive in.

I have always enjoyed a challenge,

Yet I know that it could steal my breath.

A dark chance that might happen eventually if not now.

How else could I ever learn?

***

My heart yearns for a win.

So I try to dive right in.

Someone might rescue me if I fail but it is never guaranteed.

I could drown where I lay.

Flailing useless against my own consequences.

But how else could I ever learn?

***

I am farther than I have ever been.

So I dive right in.

Otherwise I would forever have to avoid the water.

Limits forever set to the bounds I know.

Never truly exploring all that is available to me.

How else could I ever learn?