Safe and Sound

The darkness so appealing
Should I sit here on the edge for the rest of my life?
The darkness so inviting
Should I slip over the edge and into the depths of my mind?

Behind me lies a long road
A road leading to the unknown
Should I turn back and travel the forsaken path?
Or should I sit here overlooking this tainted strath?

I am alone
I am alone

"What foolish thinking,"
Says the path behind me
But the cliff claws my ears
"No one cares, you see."

My feet dangle off the ledge
As I stare into the shadows
This choice I have made
Has caused my hope to fade

It's then I feel conscious
Of people watching me
I turn toward the path
To see my friends and family

(The unknown path
Was only unknown to me
Everyone else knew
But I'd never cared to see)

Their bright smiles
Placed my feet back on the ground
They are the reason
I found my way back
Safe and sound

Safe and sound