The Abyss

Ladson SC

Description

I get bored sometimes and feel the need to write deep thoughts. I imagined myself standing at the edge of a deep, dark and foreboding chasm. It was frigid outside with the freezing precipitation stinging the raw and exposed skin on my weary face. To stay meant death from exposure, to jump a non starter and to turn around to find another way across was a lousy proposition since the sun was setting rapidly and the wind was picking up as it usually does. Hmmmm. As with many of lifes problems, i am stuck with no clear answer. At least no answer that was appealing. So I remained frozen in place hoping i could turn one of the two matches in my pocket into a fire. It always amazed me what the warmth and heat of a fire can do in restoring hope. Suddenly through the wind whipping by my ears I thought I heard a faint sound. I craned my neck and leaned into the wind as i formed cups around my ears...........yes! It was something. Did it come from across the abyss or from the depths below. Its origin could be my saving grace or suffering and death. Thats it for now. If anyone likes it so far please let me know and i will continue