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Grief
The Blood is emptying out of every pore and vein.
The bodiless figure lies there
like a slab of wood and drains every last
drop, uncountable.
Alone in a narrow room,
still,
minus the distant din.
She wanted this.
She sensed it was right.
She could not fight anymore.
It wasn’t just the family problems.
Or any of the issues at school.
Or the thoughts running through her head.
It was a bit of everything.
Her birthday was 2 weeks ago.
She is still overwhelmed by it all.
It seems like everything that happens
refuses to leave her mind.
Everything was getting wrapped up
into a massive orb
ready to burst.
But she knows if she speaks a word,
not one being will believe her and
she might get the hand again
or worse.
She held it in
for far too long
and could not take it anymore.
The fighting felt pointless.
There was “nothing left” for her.
She knew nothing was going to get better.
Only worse.
No one was coming for her rescue.
Or at least she thought.
She was too afraid to speak up
knowing something terribly extreme
was coming her way.
She would lock herself up in her room
and wait for the day
she’d have enough courage
to do it.
Once that day happened
all she could say too herself was “Sorry, but it’s my time”.
There was “nothing left” for her.
Now, all her family and friends can do
is say their last Goodbyes.
And hope to see her
in the next world
Although
we know we won’t.
She is no more.
Goodbye lovely, lost, broken soul.
Hope you find what
you’ve been seeking,
in the unknown.
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“Forgive me, please! I know none of you care that I am gone. You didn’t care when I was here. I did what I did because I can't handle being here anymore. Everyone is either mad at me or highly dislikes me. I don't understand why? I’ve tried too hard to just keep being pushed away and I’m done with everyones terrible ways. There is nothing left more me. This was my last option. No one even cares. I don’t know why I’m even writing this. So here is my final goodbyes. I love you all so much and none of you loved me. Goodbye everyone. Sorry ,I couldn’t fight anymore. Sorry I’m too weak to go on. Sorry, but it’s my time.”
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Her parents, lost in the words.
Can’t figure out how to feel.
Mad ?
Sad ?
Guilt ?
All in one.
They sit
trying to think
of a way to tell her little brother.
He walked into the house
at the wrong time.
Just in time
to see his dear mother
start to cry.
She finally felt her emotions.
The son,
being only 9,
Ask
what has happened
and where his sister is.
The parents
don’t respond.
They sit in silence
waiting for the other to speak.
The father tells him
his sister is no longer with them.
After awhile
he realizes what he means
and starts a downpour of tears.
They let him
read the note.
As he reads
he sniffles his nose.
All he can smell
is beer
coming from his father’s breath.
He stands up
and shouts.
“ YOU DID THIS TO HER! ALL SHE WANTED WAS A FATHER”
The dad sits in shock
as his 9 year old son
shouts meaning
That hit him like a bus.
Every word.
Every motion made by hand.
Father gets out of his seat
and walks outside.
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“How could I do this? He’s right. It was all my fault. I’m a terrible person. A terrible father! How could I not see what I was doing? This whole time, I have been blind. “Oh God My Daughter!” Am I really the reason my own daughter killed herself? Was I really abusing her? Do I really drink that much? I need to stop everything. I need to figure this out. What do I do? “I'm so sorry! I'm a terrible father!” How could this have happened?
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He sits outside on the porch steps
as he comes to realization.
What had happened?
He starts yelling at himself
out loud.
He sees the neighbors walk down the street
confused.
He starts crying.
Sobbing.
Wailing.
He gets up to walk it all off
and calm his nerves.
The only problem is
he can’t move.
The man is in pure shock.
And hatred towards himself.
Doesn’t know what to do.
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“I wonder if it’s true? He never talked about his feelings. I’ve never seen him cry. I wish I could go to him. I didn’t even think about how my family would feel. What about grandpa and grandma? Aunts and Uncles? My friends? Why did I do this? I could have easily just talked to them. But yet I couldn’t. I’ve tried and they never listen. I remember once I tried to tell my mother that I was upset, but she pushed me away. They all pushed me away! I left my poor little brother with those people!
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It’s too late now.
“I’m Sorry”
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This is my first piece to ever be entered into something outside of school. It is a serious piece. Even though this is not a true story, it could be. Many people write about suicide and family troubles, but not many write others point-of-views. This poem goes through a "timeline" of events that could happen in any suicide related event. If you or a friend have been through an event involving suicide, I suggest you read this. Thank You, I hope you guys enjoy.