We're on a roll and each kiss of dawn, takes us closer to the edge of time

for our time here is as fleeting as cloud flakes,

melting too soon in the hot sun we build and break till we get it right,

we plant and prune till the height is right this edge that surrounds us, with its thorny jokes, we stitch mirth into our tears

Every embrace with the uncertainties of sleep takes us closer to the edge of time

for we turn and toss, dream of strange or familiar faces in distant places or near we rock in our groove,

we stand like dummies wondering what life's all about we dig our feet in and out again, strutting forward, living is not for cowards.

Samuella Conteh is a poet, writer and human rights professional from Sierra Leone.