Anchors

standing here I see shining
across this dark chasm
a distant star so bright
pointing at it, I exclaim!
friends, family, lovers
caution me from running,
jumping, falling to my ruin
but fear not, no pole-vaulter I,
caution too deep in my bones
but with your support I would
rappel down the steep cliffs
hike across the sunless bottom
stare up at the looming wall
and with your help I would
slowly lead the route up
doubtless falling at times
pushing past my fears
until finally reaching that
far shore where love shines
brightly, warmly, freely
and from strong anchors
staked deep on the far side
I'll build a rope bridge
and we'll bring over
all who want to join