The s word hardly spoken

The “S” word, hardly spoken
 

Shoosh, I cant stand that word

Ouch, it hurts!

Could I have stopped it?

Did you ever think of those you left behind?

Am I enough, in this troubled world? to answer the cry “save me?”

Since the “S” word is censored on Social Media

In the midst of life's trials I can't help but cry “save me”

even though I feel I'm a lost cause,

so damaged inside

Reaching for the bottle, shooting up

silently contemplating the “S” word

Walking along side a raging river

Hearing a cry from a boat “Save me”

But am I worth it? Should I just give up?

Will I ever be missed?

Hey, are you paying attention? Can you hear it?

The quiet voice of your neighbor crying “save me?”

Or is the rock concert drowning it out?

Will you answer the cry of “save me?”

Let us stand up and say “there is hope, the story doesn't end here.”

I have my own “S” word.

Save Me

-Miriam Taylor, for suicide prevention and awareness