One inch from the edge
Far away from relief
Holding tight
Losing grip
Slip away
Two steps from the truth
Far away from belief
Careless pace
Empty eyes
Clammy hands
One word from the lie
Closing in on deceit
Shamming deaf
Longing arms
Broken teeth
Two sighs from the end
Closing in on defeat
Slowly choke
Pulling back
To no avail