Poised On The Edge

I’m poised on the edge of a bottomless pit,
Debating the perils of launching a fit,
At the ones who would chamber a venomous blow,
I’m poised on the edge and there’s nowhere to go.

I’m poised on the edge of a chasm that’s nigh,
I know I will fall, but I’m hoping I’ll fly,
Like a phoenix arising through ashes and flame,
I’m poised on the edge and I’m covered in shame.

I’m poised on the edge of a stricken abyss,
My heart is now racing, my thoughts are amiss,
I’ve travelled forever this hazardous course,
I’m poised on the edge and I’m out of remorse.

I’m poised on the edge of a wretched black hole,
That sucks all the life from this troublesome soul,
My heart is so weary, my emotions are grim,
I’m poised on the edge and there’s little within.

I’m poised on the edge of a perilous bluff,
My veins are on fire, enough is enough,
I stagger, I stumble, I topple, I crawl,
I’m poised on the edge, trying hard not to fall.

I’m poised on the edge of a dangerous ridge,
The right of my passage, a rickety bridge,
Between hope and despondency, heaven and hell,
I’m poised on the edge, it’s a menacing spell.

I’m poised on the edge of a treacherous ledge,
To jump is no option, to die is no pledge,
I reek with self pity, a half empty cup,
I’m poised on the edge, but I’ll never give up.

© The Complicated Bunny – 21 Sep 2020