Submissions by Noelle

Darling, I know
I know that you’re hurting
I know that you want to give up
I know you think that it would be easier
     To just end it all
But Darling, just think
Think about why you would be here
     If you didn’t have a purpose
Think about why come this far
     If you were just going to end it all
Darling, Before you decide
     To just give up
Put down the blade
Close your eyes
And breathe
Think about life
And what you can achieve
Think about God
And what you believe
I know you can do it ...

A girl, age of 15
Began to believe
No one was there
To help her
A girl, age of 15
Began to wonder
If anyone would notice
When she disappeared
A girl, age of 15
Began to lose hope
In herself
And others
A girl, age of 15
Began to think
The only way to get better
Is through pain
A girl, age of 15
Began to contemplate
How, when, and where
She would do it
A girl, age of 15
Began to see
The world didn’t care
If she dies
A girl, age of 15
Began to hear
Only herself ...