Standing Here My entire world far beneath my feet, I should be filled with pride. Instead, I feel overwhelmed by a sense of defeat. Suddenly it comes to me, toes tempted to test the ledge, that there is a way out of this. Clam surety flows through my veins, and as I turn to wave good-bye, I wonder if it will hurt or if a single person will cry at my funeral. I take a deep breath, a final taste of sweet mountain air. I conjure Leona, Emily. Move my feet closer. Closer There's Grandma One, Grandma Two, and their spouses, waiting for me. I see Dad. Cara. Mommy. I screw up my courage, step over

Forever made that kiss stand out in my mind, touch my heart, make me remember a kiss so tender.

Coyotes hunt in packs, and so do assholes.

Taking no chances means wasting your dreams.

Love can complete you. It can also destroy you.

The love of her life dissolved into dreams.

Life is full of choices. We don't always make good ones.