The Paradox of the Hole

So one longs for freedom. Seemingly, above all, freedom of choice; and the very moment a choice is made,  erasing any other possible alternative to itself,  denies the same freedom that made it possible.
But there is actually a chance for hope: making mistakes.

Two in darkness

You let the water fall
and I am a bridge to the world
stretching branch of tall a tree
giving  heart all that it needs