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Death by self...

Over a decade ago

Yet seems so recent

My love he took his life

 

I remember it well

The 4 months I felt

A gaping hole exist from strife

 

How time has passed

Yet the memory vivid

Cutting me like a knife

 

What I should have said

And done instead

And how I should have sacrificed.

 

Another life is gone too soon

She left others behind as well

Could it have been prevented

Makes me sad as hell

 

How do we continue to lose people

Who choose death by self

Are we really such poor listeners

Will I be one someday myself

 

Open your eyes and your ears

Your arms when we cry in fear

Don't turn your back to the crying

Lest eternally you'll hear it crystal clear

 

Make time for the hurting

No one should ever feel that lonely

Worse is loneliness among others

Going unnoticed dying slowly

 

A small smile, a hello

It's going to be alright

Tomorrow's another day

Let's make plans when the sun is bright

 

We all want to have hope

Why not share the little you've got

Placed in the pool of others

Amazing what you'll get back

 

April 16, 2014

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Written by
graciela-elva-vazquez
American
Published
Apr 16, 2014
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Because the 3 I've lost were 3 too many; and the 1 who didn't succeed is living proof that a small gesture can make all the difference.

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