“we really shouldn’t be here” you said, clinging to my arm + pulling me back “just a quick look” I replied, shrugging you off + moving forward “but what if we fall?” your eyes wide with panic, desperate to run back, longing to leave this place “ if we fall, we fall together” I pick up the pace, leaving you to scramble behind me. Nearly but not quite running to the golden glow and the end of the tunnel of trees. “wait for me! If you really must go then wait for me!” Slowly now we both move forward, holding each other. Ready to look over the edge. “ its beautiful” you whisper “its mesmerizing” I breathe We stand. Transfixed. Hypnotised by this transient beauty. The ground trembles. A guttural rumbling back from where we came “I told you we shouldn’t be here!” you panic and start to run. The earth is heaving trying to repel us. The invaders. The earth shakes You fall Backwards Downwards You scream I rush to grab your outstretched hand, holding on with an iron grip The ground is quaking. Its hard to hold on “don’t let me fall!” you cry I feel at peace. Bathed in the warm glow. “if we fall. We fall together” I let go of your hand and throw myself in after you. Together we fall. Spinning down into the ethereal glow. Together we fall In love