Mental Health: A Poem…

As suicide rates rise,

Family and friends are left to cry,

People fight battles every day,

With a smile on their face,

So you don't think to say,

Say "are you okay?" because they look fine,

When in reality they're running out of time.

They suffer in silence,

Because maybe they're too proud,

Not giving their families a chance,

To gather round.

Speaking to someone is the best thing to do,

Even if it's just for a moment or 2,

It's hard at first,

But once you open up,

You begin to burst.

Bursting away,

From the depths of hell,

And living each day,

With a story to tell.

You are never going to be alone,

People will help,

Without a moan.

SPEAK UP and BE HEARD,

Even though, you will be scared.

Take that step to speak out,

And you'll no longer feel the need,

To scream and shout.

Always look out for each other,

Whether it's your Son, Daughter,

Sister or Brother.

STAY STRONG and battle hard,

The good times will come back,

They won't be too far!!