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