A German, Jens, once told me,Bavarian through and through,Of an Artist friend of hisWho’d made it in the news For simply walking forwardStraight across the street,Never even looking downSix stories past his feet. I rendered humble homageUnto his lofty deed But had to add I saw it asA thing of little need: Who bid him gap that chasm?Who made him leave his homeTo reach a side … Continue reading The Tightrope Walker by Luke Shiller