Joye Atkinson Poet I do not know?

Did Anyone Really Know

Did anyone really know just how I felt today
Could you tell something may be wrong by the things I would say
All I really wanted was not to feel left out
I longed to know I was loved and deeply cared about
Please don't misunderstand me I'm not blaming anyone
I just wish I'd known the truth before I did what I had done
I wish that you'd spent more time with me and got to know my friends
I wish you'd made me tell you exactly where I'd been
I have this word of warning I hope you will take heed
Parents pay attention to what your children need
And children I have this for you; if you think this was fun
Consider all the pain I left because of what I've done
If you're feeling like I did I urge you not to wait
Get the help you need today before it is too late

This was written after a local teen killed himself on a dare.

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Robert Pettit January 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM Good descriptiveness and rhyming in this piece. Welcome to the site. I know you're going to like it here.

Dr.Ram Mehta January 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM Very creative and interesting write- a nice tale , Joye