i agree with all here..most can feel this, cause most have been here
in`touch

One of your best, Fee.. yep one of your best. Myrna

A thoughtful poem, Fee. I know this feeling. Hugs,
Sheila

this makes one take stock of the pain words can cause. a real eye opener. Hugs, kathy

A very poignant rebuttal of self here, though you are human, and humans err...
I love the way you have penned this write, as it is a little different, and very enjoyable.
But then, who could not enjoy your work??
Love Cherrypie

Who can't relate? You've penned the sharp pain of regret most eloquently, Fee. A blessed New Year to you...Lin

You make me feel and think Fee. A heart grasping writr

this is an amazing expression Fee
the depths of emotional embracements
the peril of hindsights
a wonderful veil offering
from a heart's wound one who knows
love's bounties too
Love & New Sun Rising
Vickie

I've been there too...in this world of hurt that you've described perfectly. I love your writing Felix!!! I always feel the range of emotions you portray....great write.....gifted author!

Hugs,
Anna

As you said, we can only follow our own hearts journey, and pray that the hurt and pain we may come across will heal...well written, Fee

Carole~

Great poem.I enjoy reading it.Everybody can relate to what you are saying.take care

Fee, How true is that! Unfortunately, one of the persons always gets hurt even when you hadn't plan it. . .
Deborah

All we can do is hope for forgiveness and understanding...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

And there you have also walking on the edge, being careful not to fall, hoping not to fall, praying not to fall, and yet...
Your little poem cuts deep.

Georg

I've been there, Fee...you have the ability to write and make your readers feel your words.

credibility and sincerity are powerful legs to walk through life upon -- Felix, you have stated this well and poetically my friend -- peace and love be always with you -- Jon Michael

Fee, no one in this Universe is perfect. We will make mistakes, we will hurt other's feelings, we will be hurt ourselves. It is how you deal with all of this that makes you a honest person. If you can honestly say, I really didn't mean to hurt that person, or the intention was not to do that...and you feel okay deep in your soul, then there is no harm done. We all must answer to our maker and it should keep us pretty upstanding for the most part. We are allowed to slip once and again, but learning from it, it key!

Quite an inspiring poem you have written.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

We have all been there I am sure Cuz, most of us not meaning to be and often wondering how we got there, great write and a lot to think about.

Love ya face Cuz XOXOXO, Rose

I feel this one so deeply, Felix. I have an in-bred, inbuilt Jonah complex and EVERYTHING is always my fault. But I am learning: learning that I shouldn't always feel that I need to subordinate the truth of myself in order to protect others from harm as I have lived all my life as a shield and a comfort, such that I have been in denial of my own damage and needs, taking and absorbing everyone else's pain. As you so aptly articulate, TRUTH is the measure by which all things are squared. If are dealings with others are always truthful, then, no matter the hurt, ultimate healing will always follow as I don't believe any true or lasting goodness comes from relationships that are founded and operated on sham. Like a surgeon's knife, truth will always clean the wound it creates. We end up "hurting" more people if we always try to appease everyone. Yes, in truth we walk "side by side" but if others choose to leave us, so be it. Truth sometimes hurts. We aren't responsible for that, neither can we control it. I am very late to acknowledge such truth myself, hence the homily. Great poem! :)) xx

I can relate to this alot-as always, you take feelings and make them visible and alive to the reader.

I find myself completely agreeing with you, Fee. Often we hurt without wanting to and often we are hurt and seemingly, the other doesn't realize it. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

It is so hard just as you say not to hurt or hurt someone along the way. Beautiful, Fee. Love it. Liz

So painful Fee. Hugs, J'nia

good write--stuff to think about

Razor sharp, Fee, powerfully (painfully) penned (and felt) - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

....what is a perfect world? It does not exist, it bears pain and gives pain even when it is not intended, because we feel...but yes life is but a breath and we must all make the best of the punches life throws...heartfelt and sincere poem Fee
~Chrissie~

Wonderful Fee~ If only everyone of us could live this way! We All slide, and All speak hurt, at one time or another...just knowing its a part of us should make it that much easier to forgive!

Thanks for sharing "The Edge"...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

I've been there. I never had room for hate, but always made room for hurt. Time passes and memories fade. Life gets better as we move on with our lessons. You painted this perfectly with your words. -Bob

Yes- follow our hearts- mean no harm-
Hope peace follows.
Beautiful poem.

John

It depends on the type of hurt that was caused and if forgiven it may never be forgotten.

George

an excellent write
Peace be with you

William

Good write, Fee; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Well said, Fee.