Over The Edge

The crashing of waves beneath the cliff

Creates a lullaby for a shattered soul

Eyes unfocused, tears a-flowing

The heart breaks a little more with every breath taken

Mind wandering to better days

When loved ones are there to cheer

How one reaches a deep despair

Heart and mind lies alone and in tatters

Over the edge, the wind howls angrily

Sea spray slowly drenching the body

Salt water mingling with salty tear

Soul beaten, hopelessly drowning in fear

Wanting to scream but won't get out

Lodged in a throat tight with restrained sobs

Head aching with the wailings inside

Soft whimpers gotten past bleeding lips with repeated bites

Taking one step closer to the edge of the cliff

Another hard sob getting past trembling lips

Looking up, brows knitted, eyes unseeing

Is it the wind or the keening cries inside the head

"Please, anyone, save me!"