Ann SilverGirl Poet Free verse

I wish I were put in a mental hospital

I wish I were put in a mental hospital.
I wish the doctor would say I need help.
I wish my teacher would tell others I won't be around.
I wish my clothes turned into a hospital gown.

Because, maybe then, people would know the truth.
They would know I wasn't joking.
They would know how hard my life is.
And mainly, because I could finally have a place to feel alive.

I wish I successfully committed suicide.
I wish my parents would realize how many signs they had ignored.
I wish my friends would start to actually worry.
I wish my mind would disappear forever.

Because, maybe then, people would know it wasn't a joke.
They would tear themselves apart for not seeing it before.
They would say nice things at my funeral.
But mainly, Because I finally wouldn't be alive.

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Anne E Sangster - K December 31, 2023 at 4:58 PM Its good that you are writing down your feelings in poetry. Do not EVER give up. You are stronger than you know! Hugs, Anne xox

Ink Empress December 30, 2023 at 1:57 PM A very sincere write this is, and i can feel and hear you, sometimes when one is unheard or feel unseen they wish that somehow their loved ones can hear them.its not easy and you’ve expressed that very well here, you surely are special and oneday i hope you will be able to help others thats been through same, although today you feel like theres no need of tomorrow. You are not alone, we are here: poetically and more to support you. I felt this poem strongly, sending you light.

Jan Allison December 30, 2023 at 3:31 AM I'm in tears reading such a heartbreaking poem Ann you need to find someone perhaps a councellor at school how you feel and get help. So glad you can put your thoughts into words but please please speak to someone about how you feel. hugs Jan xx

Karen Jones December 30, 2023 at 12:39 AM If you’re in crisis in USA dial 988! I too was a teen with struggles and anxiety. It was a 6th grade teacher who got me help! It gets better and you are allowed to have feelings. Please find light at the end of the tunnel by getting the help you deserve. And if no one told you today I care.