I’m surprised i’ve made it this far. i thought I would die at sixteen and I feel it creeping on me. the unsuccessful attempts the ***** the cigarettes the rest and the girl who stained my tongue and soul red I'm surprised when you have depression you are convinced you will not live to see 18 at times I never thought I would make it. I'm staring at the stars on my ceiling, thinking of the things that made me want to end it. and realizing I still want to, but haven't found it in myself. I won't do it. because I turn my head and the pictures on my walls remind me otherwise I'm surprised I made it this far. i have college acceptance letters and tired bones I am not an adult but still feel the wonder of a child when I see unfamiliar eyes look into mine These are the things that keep me alive I am surprised I have made it this far it's my birthday and I'm pathetically waiting for you to text me, I just want two words and I feel so ******* stupid For wanting what I want These are the things that make me remember why I want to die But it's my birthday. So I lie in bed a little longer until my bones ache less, and creep outside of my room, sing along and blow out the candles and make a wish. One unspoken. I would tell you, but I think you already know.