Open Your Eyes and Listen

How can one prevent such a thing as suicide,
When half of the world is blind
To the pain people see everyday
In life, the world, even a friendly place
Step number one is open up your eyes
You, yes you, everyone else too
Then maybe the world can see through the lies of today's teens
But, it's not only teens who feel the pain
Of life every single day
Guys and girls, men and women
People of every race
When the world is opened to this, this terrible truth
Then maybe, just maybe people will start to resist
Resist the urge to end their lives
For they might see hope inside
Inside of you, inside of me
That maybe we can see
They aren't alright despite their lies
Then step number two will be to pull them aside
And let them tell their story no matter how long or sad
When they tell their tale listen, just listen and try to understand
From their they might start to heal, but always make sure you are there to care
To care for their safety and well-being
And maybe, just maybe we can do it
We can win the battle against suicide