I reached a barren canyon wide and deep--
beyond the fearful edge the slope fell steep;
no path I found to lead me down below.
I scanned the jagged line where plain met void
to right and left as far as I could see--
but saw no likely way that would avoid
a scramble down its harsh declivity.
The choices left to me were all too clear--
how easy would it be: submit to fear--
to turn and leave my journey incomplete,
and retrace the fresh imprint of timid feet...
...or plunge ahead, and give my boots no time to think--
so gravity be damned, I leapt into the brink!
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