Death helps people
Realize the pain
You were in.
Behind the smile.
Through the locked door.
Behind the lies.
"Why are you crying?"
"Just a bad dream."
"I'm okay."
"I'm fine."
"Just tired."
"Yeah, I'm happy."
"No, I would never die on you."
Until one day,
They find you on the floor
In the bathroom.
Blood in the bathtub.
Wrists slit.
Heart still.
Skin cold.
Then they realize
That you lied.
You were never fine.
They were ignorant.
You were dying.
When you whispered,
"I love you, goodbye."
In their ear.
They said
"Don't be silly.
You mean goodnight."
They heard the ping
Of your razor hitting the floor
And assumed it was your phone.
They heard the thump
Of your lifeless body hitting the floor
And assumed you dropped a book.
Only in the morning did they realize their mistake.
