Her day took an unexpected turn

Even though she had secretly desired change

And she needed change, something new, different, dangerous even

She never sought it out, change that is.

But there it was, staring her in the face

Tempting her, challenging her

Waiting for her to commit herself to what could be.

She sees it, she wants it,

She needs it…NOW!

Each breath once controlled and predictable

Had now become rapid and noticeable and heavy and fast

Then slower, for a moment while she pondered

What would be, what could be

Stay or go

What will the others say

Would her choice be scrutinized,criticized

Or maybe, possibly, idolized

If not by them, but by the others that judge her

Or maybe by her, the one longing for something more.

She knew, deep down she knew

That opportunity was there for her NOW

She needed it NOW, she wanted it NOW!

The moratorium on her excuses had expired.

Grabbing the first rung towards her new beginning

She took one last look back to see

What she was leaving behind

Doubt and fear would stay

Her routines and unwavering predictability

Would stay

Her self imposed, unrealistic notions of perfection

Would stay too

And she smiled, a new smile, a genuine smile

Her grip on that first rung tightened

As she turned away from her past

She felt lighter, happier determined to follow

What had been in her heart and dreams

Leaving her comfort zone behind

Joy and excitement filled her

And she climbed…………..