He always smiled Laughed and cracked jokes He walked with his shoulders squared His head always held high Confidence almost radiated off him He had so much pride So it came to everyone’s surprise When they saw a report on the morning news He had hung himself Used a double knotted noose Tied his hands behind his back So he couldn’t get lose And wrapped rope around his ankles So his legs wouldn’t flail That just goes to show you You never really know what someone else is going through