I just want to die

but I can’t bear to see my mama cry

I heard strong people cry at night

but I’m sick and tired of fighting

Dear God

if I were to take my life

would I be doing the right thing?

They’ve asked me countless of times how I am, I always say I’m fine

but some of them know I’m lying

if I tie that rope

I’ll hang my mother’s hope

of ever healing.

But honestly I just want to stop breathing.

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