On The Edge

Here I stand on the edge of the cliff,

looking down to the sharp rocks,

angry waves crashing below,

possible oblivion,

this is where life had led me,

to this moment in time,

only one more step,

just one small step,

and I would plummet to my demise,

every year the edge has come closer,

and twenty-one years later,

the edge kisses my feet,

the waves enticing me to join them,

to crash among the rocks,

everyone has pushed in their own way,

damaging my heart and discouraging me,

speaking lies and rejecting me,

urging me forward,

but this is not where I want to be,

I refuse to join those violent waves,

there are too many things I desire,

I have great expectations of the future,

I am strong,

there are still accomplishments to strive for,

I must ignore the waves,

turn away from the edge,

follow the road back,

my future is waiting for me.