Thoughts While Falling

Thoughts While Falling


You find that its 'into the abyss” as they say
Whoever “they” are.
I am certain that they are not
The ones who fell into the abyss.

They are not the ones
Who went over the precipice
And now have time to think
About anything and everything.

“They” also say that time slows down
At moments like this.
Though, again, how would “they” know
As no one sends back a report from the abyss.

The mind would probably panic first,
Though that is a totally useless action.
There is no need to make a plan
The ending of the fall is already a certainty.

Then will thoughts turn to loved ones?
Those who will miss you
And who you would miss, but won't.
Because, again, the outcome precludes sentiments.

Would you think about your actions
Leading up to the fall?
You can't change anything you did.
And a warning to others is not possible.

Perhaps you would look back over your life
Reliving the joys and sorrows.
But reveling in one's personal history
Seems more likely in the afterlife.

Maybe your thoughts would turn to
What you left undone.
Did you tell anyone know where you put the
Life insurance policy? That would be helpful.

But then you remember that you are falling
So its not really your concern.
Neither is whether the bills are all paid
And if anyone will remember that trash day is tomorrow.

You could think about the fact no one was there
To see you fall into the precipice.
How long will it take for someone to realize
That you were no longer present?

And will they think that it was intentional
Or just poor footing on a rock.
Whatever they decide will definitely impact
The eulogy at your funeral.

Or would you just eventually relax
And “go with the flow”.
The outcome is set in stone, so to speak
So you might as well enjoy the show.