Stop

this is a short poem. I wrote when I found out my friend was hospitalized for trying to take his life. I was up all night not sure what to do then i sat down and wrote this.

Stop

Stop

put the knife done

Don't give up not yet

I need you

There I said it I need YOU

I can't lose you like I've lost everyone else

I can't let you go not yet not ever

Stay grounded don't give up

Stay for one more minute one more second

I need you maybe that's selfish but it's true

You keep me sane you keep me me

Without you I don't know what i would do

Without you I would be lost

Please stay

Please

I need you

You’re my hope

You're my strength

I want to see you strong like you made me

Don't give up stay for one more minute one more second

I can't lose you not again

Please put the knife down

Step off the ledge

Loosen the rope

Be my hope

I'm trying not to show how much i care but everytime i see you hurt i break

I need to know

Please

Let me know

I can't lose you again

I can't lose you like everyone else

Author's Note

please feel free to tell your thoughts.

Reviews

[Julia.Moore]

A deep appreciation for haiku emerged during literature studies, captivated by its ability to express profound thoughts in just a few words. The book Blue Harlequin features many of these inspired moments. Read the full article to explore more about this beautiful form of poetry: https://aoidemagazine.com/what-is-haiku-poetry/

[KCthelastboyscout]

You have a sincere empathy for those suffering around you.this feels like it was written from the heart and I was emotionally moved.

[Kate W]

This is raw, powerful and emotional. I'm sorry to hear the 'inspiration' came from such dark experience. I wish your friend well.