The following poem may trigger some readers. I think that it’s important to be open about mental health and let others know that they’re not alone.
I want to wake up never
To close my eyes
and let the darkness
in its emptiness
embrace me
I want to wake up never
To know my worth
will never be enough
I want to wake up never
Would anyone care?
Would I be missed?
Then again, if I wake up…
I can learn
not to hide my happiness
behind a wall of hopelessness
And believe
that nothing is more important
than how I see myself
To never question
the reason why I’m here
To not ignore my light
or my darkness
Because someone
somewhere
wants me
just as I am
So, while I cannot promise myself
that there won’t be days
when I feel like
I never want to wake up
I will try to make
more days when I do
©2024 Tina McFarlane. All Rights Reserved.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can find support at https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/. In Canada and the US, dial 988.
