the edge
you stand 50 feet away.
you can see yourself close to the edge,
but you can’t see yourself falling.
as weeks go by,
you’re suddenly 40 feet away.
still, you can see yourself closer to the edge,
but you can’t see yourself falling.
you can’t see yourself falling because
it’s those voices in your head wanting you to go.
months go by and you’re suddenly,
20 feet away.
you can see yourself moving closer
to the edge.
you can’t see yourself falling,
but you can imagine it.
a year and a few months pass.
you’re suddenly on the edge of the cliff.
looking down.
but still uncertain about falling.
but this time it’s all vivid.
you can see it all happening.
rapidly another year passes.
now, you are on the edge.
leaning over looking down.
suddenly, taking a step,
because the voices in your head
have now become your own.
