my mind often wanders to a time when my thoughts weren't tainted with suicidal thoughts
before I made that first cut
before my world came crashing down
back when I was still me
now I am no one
a sad stranger wondering but forever lost
hoping to find my way back
back to a place where things made sense
back to a place filled with hope
back to a place filled with love
back to a place where I shined brightly
instead of where my light strains to flicker
to fight to keep from dying out
there is no going back to the way things were
but maybe there is a better tomorrow
one filled with acceptance
and love
and hope
for even me...