.
waiting for the light
.
dressed in her best
better-off dead outfit
she resides in the shadows
for the sun
never shines for her
even in the blackness
the unnoticed signs
were always there
until she grew weary
tired of the dark
longing for enlightenment
she sits there
quietly
patiently
waiting for the light
.
In the past year, four friends/acquaintances lost their young sons and daughters to suicide. Incidents of teenage suicide are growing at an alarming rate. Each day there are an average of 3,041 suicide attempts of teens attending the 9th through 12th grades (in the United States alone).
Could one conversation, one hug, smile, pat on the back, or question have made a difference? Can’t the ballgame wait for another time? Can’t you catch the latest epsiode of your favorite show tomorrow on Hulu?
Every message, every minute counts. The most important thing we give to our children is OUR TIME. Think about it. It could be a matter of life or death.
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Articles on the Subject:
Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/2016/10/28/teen-suicide-contagious-colorado-springs-511365.html
The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/12/the-silicon-valley-suicides/413140/
USA Today
Resources:
http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/
https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/SuicideYouth.html
https://www.apa.org/research/action/suicide.aspx
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours everyday
The Lonely Author 
https://rhymicprincess.wordpress.com/2019/01/31/best-version-of-you/
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Thank you for linking to my poem. Yiou a re so kind for sharing this post.
Thank you so much.
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Waiting is the killer, waiting for it to get better and expecting the phase of all those emotions to just pass by it wont. Teaching people how to handle emotions and confront their inner self will help them greatly!
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Wsiting for things to get better is difficult. Yoir words of advise are wise. You are right about teaching people
how to handle their emotions and confront their inner self and demons.
Thank you for your thoughtful words. It s appreciated.
Apologies for this late response. Just fished it out of Spam.
Thank you
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xoxo
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Loved it
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Happy that you do.
Thank you for reading.
I appreciate your kindness.
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