Sky Diving
by Nikki Giovanni
I hang on the edge
Of this universe
Singing off – key
Talking too loud
Embracing my self
To cushion the fall …
I shall tumble
Into deep space
Never in this form
Or with this feeling
To return to earth
It is not tragic …
I will spiral
Through that Black hole
Losing skin   limbs
Internal organs
Searing my naked soul …
Landing
In the next galaxy
With only my essence
Embracing myself
As …
I dream of you.