To honor this month of September, in recognizing
’Suicide Prevention’ I have shared my story,
Hoping to give those who may have attempted to
Take their life or have family or friends who have
Been successful to this painful illness. I would
Like to encourage those who have experienced
Any one of these losses, or your attempt, to share
Your story. There is healing and help!
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The door closes behind me
I am released
From the hospital
Back into the world of
Obstacles
I feel the warm sun on
My skin
Breathing fresh air
Hearing the sounds of
Cars
Speeding by
The sound
Of an airplane
The whistle of the train…
~~~~
Will I succeed in facing
The world
With nerves on edge from
Medication
And sedation?
I have reservations as I leave this
Place
This place of security
Will I make it with my
Frailty?
The world had gone without
Me
Not knowing or caring why
I had left
I had been among people
Who were
Struggling, trying to survive
I did not quite understand
Their
Tight hold on life
With my stay the track of
Time emptied
Into the distance
No one understands the
Apprehension I feel
Can I do this, can I make it
In life?
This is the time I must
Trust
To remember I am not alone
Nor forsaken
I will be alright!
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