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Close To The Edge

For ROCK's Unofficial "Edgy" Challenge

By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred Published 4 days ago 1 min read
A Nightcafe Creation By The Author

Introduction

This is for ROCK's Unofficial Edgy Challenge that you can track down here:

The music is "Livin' On The Edge", in my opinion, the finest Aerosmith song.

Close To The Edge

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You Cut Me Open And Complain About The Blood Staining The Floor

It's Never Your Fault, For You, Fault Always Lies In Others

You Blame The Ones You Abuse For Being There

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When I Had Cancer You Said I Should Have Died

Fuck You, You Miserable Pernicious Sod

I Am Still Here And Will Outlive You

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I Know You Charm Them, and Even The Ones You Abuse Excuse Your Behaviour Because They Want to Be Civil With You Even Though You Aren't With Them

Or Anyone Else

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I Still Have My Scars Inside And Out

From What You Did To Me, And I Will Not Forget

Or Let Bygones Be Bygones

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I Want To See You Pushed Off The Fucking Edge

Falling Screaming Into Some Abyss

And Making The world A Better Place

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  • Denise E Lindquist3 days ago

    Wow!!❤️

  • Julie Lacksonen3 days ago

    Such great words, and I love the image you chose to go with it. Well done, Mike! 💜

  • This was soooo dark and powerful! I freaking loved it!

  • Henrik Hageland4 days ago

    Man, a tough poem, I like your way of handling cancer!

  • Mark Graham4 days ago

    This is one way to put Cancer or anything behind you. Good job and letting out feelings.

  • Mother Combs4 days ago

    Change a few words, and this could be my anthem, Mike <3 Great poem <3

  • Damn good entry MikeyD.! A Real Contender!

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