Edges

by Reem Fayyad Abdel-Samad

At the edge of a lip
a kiss shivers

At the edge of a touch
passion burns

At the edge of a moment
decisions choke

Hesitation prevails
at the edge of anxiety

Destiny descends
at the edge of a decision

Agony is washed away
at the edge of a tear

At the edge of disappointment
hope blooms

At the edge of optimism
yesterday paves the way for today

And
At the edge of today
tomorrow awaits. . . .