Edge

How does it feel, you ask.
Like my thoughts are ganging up against me,
and all they do is taunt and torment me.
Like there is a chasm in my heart,
and all it does is bleed and drip.
Like my muscles are weakened,
and all I can do is lie in bed,
feeling sorry for myself.
Like I’m alone,
even when I’m surrounded by people.
Like every bite of food is gravel against my tongue,
and I can’t stomach anymore.
It feels like I’m in limbo,
where yesterday was gray,
today is tormenting,
and the future bleak.
It feels like no one understands,
or wants to understand.
You’re losing weight, are you dieting? Oh, it’s those instagram models. Don’t let their perfect bodies get into your head
No, I’m not trying to lose weight.
It’s just….
No, you won’t get it.
I let it slide with a plastered smile and a nod,
and let myself weep behind closed doors.
Nobody understands.
What? I’m sorry,
I didn’t catch that.
Yes, I’ve thought of an out.
Gods, I’ve looked at the razor a hundred times,
wanting it against my skin.
I’ve wondered how it would feel to not feel.
If I ended it,
I could be free of the turmoil and pain.
But no.
I can’t summon the energy,
running from my troubles.
Who knows, I could be free of this.
One step at a time, right?
You said that last time.

That’s why I opted for this.

28 Comments

  1. Julien says:

    One word; fantastic👌

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Julien…. Thank you.
      That one word evokes tonnes of feeling in me

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      1. Michael says:

        Awesome piece

        Liked by 1 person

      2. Terry254 says:

        Michael
        Thank you….
        It means a lot

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    2. Why so much raw emotion?

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      1. Terry254 says:

        That’s what I always intend. To have my readers feel it like I do… That’s the way I leave an impact

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    3. edsiele says:

      I just love the way you bring it out.Bravo🔥

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Terry254 says:

        Thank you so much

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  2. Phoebe likami says:

    Great work right there… Keep up. 👏

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Thank you so much.
      I definitely will, with these positive feedback

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  3. Dan says:

    Simply amazing

    #lovelove

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Thank you…. That means a lot❤

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  4. Bold News KE says:

    Reblogged this on BOLD News Kenya and commented:
    If you going through Depression you aught to read this poem By Terry so inspiring…. Nd if you mind about your friends I’d recommend you to forward/share widely it great honor and pleasure to live in a world full of ecstasy
    Thank you

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Kai… Asante sana🙏🙏.
      For the support, the publicity…. The comment. It melts my heart really.
      Thank you so much. ❤❤
      May God bless you…

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  5. Bold News KE says:

    So interesting and sweet, encouraging nd relieving, I just felt a sigh of relief after reading it… Good work Terry 💖💖💖 keep pushing hard for success

    Japheth k Bor
    Via Bold news Kenya

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Aaah, Japhe…..Asante sana. I definitely will keep up writing.
      Your reviews keep me going on.
      God bless you for taking the time to read

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  6. Sally says:

    I love it😍❤😥

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Terry254 says:

      Thank you ❤❤❤

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  7. Sharon kinyua says:

    well sculptured tonnes of emotions full of inbound emotions and numerous sprinkles of perfection… good work girl!!.. this is a must read to the universe…

    # kadogo_yournumberonefan

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Kadogo…. Asante sana❤❤❤
      Your words are perfection themselves😘😘.

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  8. Glenn Innocent says:

    Great work @Terry, I love your poems because they are so direct 🎯 on point 😊😊😁Talk on real life events… keep writing 💯

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Thank you so much Glenn for taking the time to read and comment.
      I will go on writing about those issues❤❤

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  9. Braccoh says:

    fabulous daugh🤗

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Pops…. Thank you ❤

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    2. Terry254 says:

      Thanks pops❤

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    3. Terry254 says:

      Thanks pops ❤

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  10. Cloy Ololo says:

    Raw emotions🙌

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    1. Terry254 says:

      Thank you Cloy❤

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