I stand at the edge of sanity

Inside the mind lays many things. Reality or not, it's what we ourselves hear.

 

I stand at the edge of sanity
My mind no longer mine
Thoughts of danger always lurking
Is within me all the time.

In front of me I see shadows
Behind me they cast their form
Aside me they move so quickly
Darting it seems without warn.

'Sssssh'
I whisper softly, in a shaky little voice
'They will hear you, your thoughts, ring out'
Eyes darting to and fro rapidly
Then movement to my left, I give a shout.

'Oh sweet Jesus'
I pray eyes shut tight
Over and over, in my mind
Yet horror still surrounds me.

For peace I shall never find.

Only the damp eroded forest
Tress as old as time itself
Fog with shadows moving
For I am the next victim on the shelf.

Of darkness and evil within
The book of the Spirits that roam
Whimpering in the cold night air
I just pray, eyes closed.

'Oh lord I just want to go home!'

'I know they are here'
My thoughts speak inside my brain
I feel them moving all around
Then I giggle. Sounds strange.

'Oh Lord am I going insane?'

Then laughter comes forth,
Loud and clear
Piercing as any shrill sound
Then I realize the worst of my fear.

For they now know I am around..

In darkness they see me
In the fog they have eyes
Staring all around me
Just waiting for my demise.

'Oh you little Devils!'
I giggle behind my hand
Soft as a breeze I send it forth
The rest of my sanity thrown upon the sand.

For behind me I hear them slowly moving
The sound of leaves crackling beneath their feet
I stand against the tree, eyes closed
And knowingly wait for my defeat.

Yes...

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I stand at the edge of sanity
My mind no longer mine
Thoughts of danger always lurking
Is within me all the time.

Reviews

[Arabdha]

powerful..passionate..wonderful !

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

I have fallen from that edge at times, the pit of madness awaits. Excellent poem

[Art]

Aren't we all within that edge...sanity is only the realities of our insanities...frightfull mind...

nice work Mags...

[Nothing Personal]

It's a wonderful title and I could relate to this as a person with borderline schizophrenia . What lies beneath, we do not know and hence we fear. It's a great write, this one had all the somber tone and the touch of going past the edge of reason. Well established ideas !!

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing poem and I like the photo. I know the feeling of this poem. Sometime I keep quiet. Better to smile and walk away then to show emotion.
Staring all around me
"Just waiting for my demise.Staring all around me
Just waiting for my demise."
A excellent poem. Made me think.
Coyote

[HorrorMaster]

very good I enjoy it. :)

[Cliff Rhodes]

Nice ending ...we always create the greatess danger, within our own minds.

[Ladysue]

wow...this was fantastic and so different for you...but so well put together..a look into edge of darkness...very impressive write...

[Calypso]

I'll bet insanity feel like this. Well written. Wonderful words.