I could have leapt in front of a truck
or tied a noose
to test my luck,
but instead I swallowed pills;
Jesus, what a stupid way
to try to kill
the person I no longer loved.

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A Heart with Empty Pages
PoetryThe poems I write to help me deal with life =] ****Trigger warning: Some of this poetry addresses themes surrounding depression, self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and sexual assault.