The end of the dark road

A long dark road with only one end

To take thine own life

The devastation it will send

Do you not see the pain that will lie?

The hurt of those you love

To be with them until they too die

More than your life it will shatter

Take a look around

The life you take, it does matter

Make the choice to live again

Seek out help

To put the dark road to an end

I wrote this poem in part of a recent rescue call I went to. My own cousin died of suicide and I know in my heart he had no idea the hurt that it would cause our family. He wasn't able to get the help he needed. It's too late for him but it may not be too late for someone you know. If you or a family member is thinking of suicide please call  1-800-SUICIDE

Amanda