‘courageous’

self-obsessed.

your toes

brush the

line,

dip into

the

icy waters.

there's that

thrill.

doing

something

stupid,

something

dangerous,

and living.

who cares

about

the cost

when the pay

is so

high.

you're an idol.

their praise,

those worshipping

looks

in their

glazed eyes,

they fuel

your very

soul.

you know

it's detrimental.

that one

day you

will go

too far.

but you're

hooked.

you're addicted

to a close

shave,

to staring a monster

right

in

the

face.

this

false bravery

is what

keeps you

going.

it dictates

your life.

without it

you

are

nothing.