Toes on the Edge

"Life is tough, but so are you."

When you stand with your toes on the edge,

what keeps you from jumping?

What keeps you from leaning forward

and letting everything behind you disappear?

What makes you ground yourself against the wind

as it nudges you towards the abyss?

Why, after wishing for this many times,

are you suddenly hesitant?

When it’s as easy as exhaling,

why do you hold your breath tightly now?

Everything is in place for you;

the end is only a few seconds away.

The prospect of ultimate, eternal silence

is within reach. So do it.

You begged for this.

Let - go.

But you don’t.

That little crumb inside you,

saves you.

Reviews

[Gee]

This hits home hard. Next week on the 07/12 is the first anniversary of a friends daughter ending her life ( on her own daughters birthday)
:(

[Kay]

I'm so sorry to hear that. =( Many warm wishes to her family. It's absolutely heartbreaking to lose loved ones this way.

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No one really wants to die. They just want the pain to end.

[Kay]

I totally agree. Thank you for commenting. =)

[Laurierose]

Often, it is us who can save us from ourselves. Just doing something so easy, initially, isn't always as it seems. The conscience mind and the subconscious thoughts are at constant war with each other. You've captured such indecision in this piece. Great read.

[Kay]

That's a nice way to phrase it. Even in our most fragile moments we can find an inner strength, no matter how small it may seem, that keeps us going. It often takes us by surprise, which reminds me of the quote "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." Thank you for the review. =)

[Laurierose]

Wow. Powerful quote. I like that and no problem.