If there’s no bridge then get in the drink - A Haibun

Image: Courtesy of Sunday Photo Fiction (here)

The Prose
Survival is not just an art. It is a science replete with technical details
There are certain norms when detected will immediately trigger off
certain acts. Survival tactics and techniques are really going back to
basics. One does not even have to think hard in a way. It is an automatic
appraisal initially and then spring into action right away. The ingredients
have all been set. They are all compartmentalized for the convenience
of immediate reaction. The Quarterback will know exactly where to
throw as he expects the Receiver will be there just as they had agreed
earlier. Each will be aware of what others are supposed to do. In times
of conflicts, each one in the group should be able to read the signs and
react just the way they had been trained. There is no time to think or
to ask questions or they'll be dead.

The Free Verse
If there's no bridge then get in the drink
Then not to fall back but get in line
Following behind each other
That is the right spell
A sure sign of getting it tight
Spare no efforts
A flair for being a good follower
Is a prerequisite for being a good leader
(200 words)

Sunday Whirl 11 of 12 given words:
bridge drink fall line following 
right spell sign tight spare flair

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200 words inspired by the given image.
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