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's avatar Julien says:

    One word; fantastic👌

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    1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

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

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      1. Michael's avatar Michael says:

        Awesome piece

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      2. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

        Michael
        Thank you….
        It means a lot

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    2. Why so much raw emotion?

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      1. TerryFied's avatar 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's avatar edsiele says:

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

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      1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

        Thank you so much

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  2. Phoebe likami's avatar Phoebe likami says:

    Great work right there… Keep up. 👏

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    1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

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

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  3. Dan's avatar Dan says:

    Simply amazing

    #lovelove

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    1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

      Thank you…. That means a lot❤

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  4. The Daily Focus's avatar 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. TerryFied's avatar 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. The Daily Focus's avatar 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. TerryFied's avatar 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's avatar Sally says:

    I love it😍❤😥

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    1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

      Thank you ❤❤❤

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  7. Sharon kinyua's avatar 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. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

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

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  8. Glenn Innocent's avatar 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. TerryFied's avatar 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's avatar Braccoh says:

    fabulous daugh🤗

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    1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

      Pops…. Thank you ❤

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    2. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

      Thanks pops❤

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    3. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

      Thanks pops ❤

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  10. Cloy Ololo's avatar Cloy Ololo says:

    Raw emotions🙌

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    1. TerryFied's avatar Terry254 says:

      Thank you Cloy❤

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