Precipice
I stand upon the precipice
Feet teeter on the ledge
A step away from peril
My emotions on the edge
Look down into the valley
Search for signs of life
A light within the darkness
To end my lonely plight
But all I see is emptiness
Stark and hollow ground
No sign of peace, serenity
There's noone else around
So I inch my body forward
One twitch will seal my fate
I brace myself then suddenly
A voice tells me to wait
It says that I can make it
That I can soldier through
I'm stronger than I think I am
Got important things to do
So I breathe in very slowly
Back myself away
No longer on the precipice
This pain won't win today
And so I go on fighting
It's gonna be alright
Just keep on pushing, going
Through darkness you'll see light.
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