On your tumbling steps I climbed.

On the stairway 

bound for you,

steep in ascent,

I reached your summit,

somewhat imposing.

Disturbingly, I found

there were only

two ways down,

the exits were placed:

A bannister to escape

on one's terms quickly,

or be discarded, pushed

in an unwanted manner,

while being watched

in the fall. 

Your view was exquisite,

I stepped away from your staircase

waiting....