The Deceiver

Approaching the edge, I drop a rock
From the heights I've become so familiar with.
Who knew you could be so high
While feeling so low?
I suppose that's just how it is
In this topsy-turvy world.
Here at the edge, it's amazing
How clear my mind has become.
Suppose what I've done in my life
Actually meant something to someone.
Would they rush to my side now
And pull me back from the brink?
They are like me and show little interest.
A passing fancy is all I am.
So what's stopping me from taking the leap?
What keeps me here on the precipice?
Looking over the edge, my heart
Doesn't waver at the dizzying heights.
My lack of fear doesn't mean that
I wouldn't regret the choice.
Perhaps it is hope then?
Is that what glues my feet
To this cliff's edge?
Is this all a clever ruse
Designed to bring someone to my side?
Then I am a deceiver-
A trickster taking advantage
Of those who would help me.
Of those who value my life.
Yes, I am a deceiver.
Caught red-handed
I am left with this choice:
Do I take the leap?

Reviews

[Gianna Dale]

This is really realistic, and extremely well done. Beautiful. "Then I am a deceiver, A trickster taking advantage of those who would help me- of those who value my life" Incredible. SO well done.

[Mason Rayburn]

Seems like I'm a lady's man when it comes to poetry. I have to say that people picking certain lines from my poems as their favorite is definitely a new experience. Makes me feel like a quotable author. Thank you.

[Gianna Dale]

Lol, you're welcome.

[OfDeathandLove]

I love it. It's small, but it explores the reasons behind why someone might attempt suicide: To finally do something drastic enough to make someone care.

[Mason Rayburn]

Interesting read into it. I can't really remember what my meaning behind this poem was, but it definitely has a strong suggestion that what's talked about is suicide. Kinda funny since I don't really remember actively considering suicide all that often...

[OfDeathandLove]

You don't need to feel an emotion to write about it. I should know.

[Mason Rayburn]

Meaning you don't have to be considering suicide to write about it? :/

[OfDeathandLove]

Yup.

[OfDeathandLove]

PS You never told me you were such an amazing poet! Whhhyyy Mason, whhhyyy

[Mason Rayburn]

Uh...You sure? I thought we talked about me writing stuff at some point...>_>' Ah, well. Now you know. ;D

[OfDeathandLove]

Maybe. I've talked with so many friends about writing I can't remember who does and who doesn't.

[Mason Rayburn]

Yesssssss....perhaps. >u> Wait, you have other friends besides me? D,: jk ;3

[OfDeathandLove]

Nu, you're my ooonnnnnnnnnllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy friend. V-V jk XD

[Just Kim]

Yes, I am a deceiver.
Caught red-handed
I am left with this choice:
Do I take the leap?

Love these lines here, This is a powerful read,
Very nicely written.

[Mason Rayburn]

I've been told that I have a certain way with my words. Weaving intriguing lines together might be my forte.