At the edge

I have a deep
And recurring fear
Of being at the edge
Of a river
Or the sea
And, unable to
Stop myself
I am drawn into the water
Ever deeper
No chance of resurfacing
Alive

For this reason
I will not walk close
To the edge
Of riverbanks
I will stay away
From railings on bridges
And never
Cross a causeway
Or drive
Too close to water

An irrational fear, maybe
Yet, it will not
Cease from
Tormenting me

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