why did i stay?

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for so long, why did i stay?

i was in so much pain,

i guess i just really can't say…

you were there,

but i was here.

I ran and my mind swirled,

it was only me,

i entered my own isolated world.

the corner is where i stayed,

sobbing and

cutting with that same old blade.

you never noticed me,

but i was there,

you were the only reason my lungs filled with air.

i sat alone that day,

until you and your “friends” came,

and told me i couldn't stay.

i walked away with tears in my eyes,

the pain of your hatred killed me inside.

knowing how bad you wanted me to die,

i looked at the hanging rope

and took one last cry.

that night,

i kicked the chair

and closed my eyes,

i let go of my last breathe,

nobody will ever hear my cries.

for so long, why did i stay?

i was in so much pain,

i guess i really can’t say...

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