From a Ledge

You descend from scaling heights
where even in my darkest dreams
on scary nights - I know I cannot be.
You come to me for rest
between those climbs and I suggest
some wine and song, and reverie.
And then I feel that I reveal
a token of initiative that does not
challenge my worse fears and yet I know
I play a role with talents of artistic soul
and soft relief from stress of life.
And what you offer is a glimpse
of visions I can never see
and also in your eyes I sense
a vision of a braver me.

Jaris