proper restraint, protection, the will of man,
and what some men think about constantly

so as you stand
at this edge
this sharp edge
your feet cut
from its force
pushing
pushing back
millions of questions
thousands of scenarios
bouncing around
always around
cause for alarm.
all of the others
with their advice
and their agenda
see your stance
and criticize
though they may also be right
and behind them are
even more of them --
others,
are listening and
reporting their findings
to those enimies
and those enimies
have chosen you
so as you stand
you begin to accept
your bloody feet
and this sharp edge.
it is hard to not feel
almost, comfortable
but don't forget
you are bleeding
and you're on the edge.