Burden

Softly stirring silence
Somewhere something’s hurting deeply
In despair, unknown
There he lays - a burden to himself
A mountain of regret
Inside.

Softly stirring silence
Somehow someone’s suicidal
Thoughts of no return
There he stands – a burden to himself
A tower of regret
Inside.

So they’re waiting for sign
Hoping that their fear subsides
Slowly stepping forward so all they do is just let go

Softly falling silence
Nothing to hold onto quickly try to turn around
Silhouettes of life, they reach the ground.

Safe and sound.