I know at times there seems no point No sense in going on You think you have no more to give that you'd be better gone
But look back not so long ago to the last time that you smiled Do you really think that that alone does not make life worthwhile?
And what about three weeks ago when Sarah made us laugh so hard we almost peed ourselves would you rather have missed that?
Now think of those asleep upstairs all safely tucked in bed How happy do you think they'd be to find you here, dead?
I know sometimes life can seem hard sometimes with no way out but you have the love of friends like me of that there is no doubt
So put away the pills my friend, climb down from off that ledge Dont make the choice to leave today Let me lead you from the edge
In years to come you will look back perhaps upon this night and think kindly of your closest friend who drew you back toward the light
ŠA Thomas Hawkins 2010 http://poetryinprogress.com
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