Edge

Clock in at dawn, no break, just grind in my chest Paycheck’s a fight, dreams deferred, no rest Built from sweat calluses thick on my hands No shortcuts taken just standing my stand Same tired eyes in the faces I see Pushing through nights fighting just to be free No room for regrets no time for the weak Hard work’s my proof it’s the Edge that I seek Edge in the silence cut through the calm Syllables strike like a challenge, a balm No mercy given no quarter to claim Proof in the chaos they can’t touch my name I stand unbroken I rise above the fray No fear in my voice I own the day Factories shuttered, jobs vanish like mist Still standing tall through the fear I persist Hands raw from labor, pride worn like a shield Refuse to be caged my will never yields Friends fall around me hopes crushed in the dirt But I push relentless through ache and through hurt Backbone of muscle, sweat stains on the floor Keep coming back always hungry for more Edge in the silence cut through the calm Syllables strike like a challenge, a balm No mercy given no quarter to claim Proof in the chaos they can’t touch my name I stand unbroken I rise above the fray No fear in my voice I own the day Pressure builds heavy walls closing in tight Voice of the struggle cuts sharp through the night No chains define me no script wipes my trace Grind’s my echo I own this space They tried to break me but I’m stronger than before Now I’m the one opening every door Long miles walked cold nights faced head on Hunger in my gut but the fight carries on No silver spoon, just grit clenched in teeth Determination in every damn breath Struggle in eyes of the workers I pass We build what breaks make the broken glass No heroes needed no saviors to call Just raw resolve when the world’s about to fall Edge in the silence cut through the calm Syllables strike like a challenge, a balm No mercy given no quarter to claim Proof in the chaos they can’t touch my name I stand unbroken I rise above the fray No fear in my voice I own the day