On the Brink

On the brink there I was,
on the line almost crossed.
No one cared a lost cause,
so I stopped and I paused.
Why live?
I should die.
Closed my eyes,
then open wide.
All is black here inside,
of my coffin where am I?....

On the brink there I stood,
with my finger on the trigger.
All my family and friends,
will NOT miss me in the end.
Why live?
I should die.
Close my eyes,
then open wide.
All is black here inside,
of my coffin where am I?...

On the brink there I sat,
in my car on the road.
Heading home really fast,
I wondered if I swerve,
and wreck not absurd.
Why live?
I should die.
Closed my eyes,
then open wide.
All is black here inside,
of my coffin where am I?...

On the brink here I am,
no more thoughts but some pain,
Tears fall down like rain,
will I ever be the same?
Why live?
I should die.
Close my eyes,
then open wide.
All is black here inside,
of my coffin where am I?...

On the brink
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Welcome to the Soup Family.. a very creative write.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Brown Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 3:56 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Nathan. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
Essam Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Words of sorrow but well expressed. May all your tears end and find your future so bright and sound; Have faith and believe in yourself. I like your poem.
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