Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Help - For Suicide Prevention Week Contest- Too Long For Contest

When I was a young child I was raped
(molested) by a family member
That was the day that I died inside 
I didn't have no self worth
I loathed life and everything it stood for
I was nothing but trash
And as the years went by I longed for death
My mission in life was to end my useless life
I would sleep all day and several times I took pills
I would drink alcohol until I passed out 
I would walk outside at night all alone
I was crying out but no one heard me
They just thought I was weird and crazy
I was always labeled the odd ball
I just wanted my heart to stop
But that all changed when someone told me about God
It was first time in my life that I truly felt loved
And I saw that I was valuable and I was not trash
Then I began to realise I didn't want to die
But I just wanted to be loved and for the pain to stop
If you know anybody experiencing some of the things I did
Reach out to them and most of all listen
When they actually attempt suicide don't take it lightly
They are crying out for help and it's serious
The goal is to prevent suicide and spare their life
Please I beg of you not to think of them as weird or crazy
I believe the root of all suicides or attempts is pain
They want to be relieved of all pain and hurt
Let’s take a stand together to view suicide as a universal problem
You never know when “suicide” will come knocking at your door






9-5-17
Alexis Y.
Inspired by the Suicide Prevention contest

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Joanna Daniel September 7, 2017 at 8:51 AM A strong and a honest write, Alexis, it's great that you found God and understood His purpose for your life:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. September 6, 2017 at 5:20 PM A power to truth poem, Alexis! See their pain, and embrace their suffering. As you so wisely said: just listen. This poem is must read for everyone at PSoup. Great poem, sista. Love and more love to you and yours.

Silent One September 6, 2017 at 8:50 AM Powerful poem with a great message of hope..

Probir Gupta September 6, 2017 at 7:32 AM Very useful message ... will be found effective ... Good luck in the contest ...

Heidi Sands September 5, 2017 at 4:08 PM Alexis, I commend you for speaking the truth and reaching out with such a powerful important message to others!! You have taken very special, significant action with this poem!! I hear you and agree. I am so thankful God is with you. Take care!

Charlie Smith September 5, 2017 at 3:11 PM Wow. Tough read, right ending, message delivered. Peace be with you Alexis...

Carol B. September 5, 2017 at 2:43 PM Alexis, Not sure were to begin other than to say how very sorry I am that this happened to you. So glad you found god and belief in yourself and how truly wonderful you're. I lost someone to suicide and nearly another last year. It's horrific.