Tears On the Wind

Her life was getting too complex
As she is feeling more perplexed
Holding that sharp razor blade
A tough decision must be made
If she should just start forgetting
The lonely life she had been living
Trying to pull far away
From her past to live another day
Or take the easy way out
Cutting veins until blood spouts
Like rain when it begins to pour
And she lays lifeless on the floor
With the blade in her shaking hand
She tries so hard to understand
Why she made the wrong decision
Putting her in this situation
Her mind starts racing to the time
She put her whole life on the line
By saying no like she was taught
Not letting herself get so caught
And trapped with such bad influence
Knowing she just blew the chance
To walk away and not do dope
And live a life of dreams and hope
She knows this chance might now be gone
And the risk of hanging on
Is her decision now to make
She’s confused which road to take
She has no more strength to fight
Until she sees a brilliant light
Shining down on her so bright
With a voice so soft and low
Saying it’s not time to go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 9:29 PM
I like how it ended in such an upbeat way, Robin. that is what Gail wants the poem to do, to go with the good feeling of releasing tears to become stronger. Good luck in the contest. How did it go with the aging contest? I hope you got to be in Carolyn's book.
Shiells Avatar
May 24, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Robin, I have to say that this write really touched my heart. It spoke of so many emotions of what this person feels must have felt and wished they didn't. You wrote this powerhouse of feelings so very well my friend. Excellent... But so very sad. Thanks for being here and it's a gift to know you. Thanks so much for sharing this. Hugs. Love and Peace, Deborah
Pettit Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Suicide does not save anyone from problems. It just makes life more difficult for the family and friends who survive the deceased. Good write.
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