I've Been There
By Steven Bates 15 Jan 2024
Fifteen days into the year
The deadline for my blog draws near
I need to write to share with all
The reasons that I have this call
I tried to take my life before
not once, not twice, not thrice, but more
And so I know the pain is real
When depression hits and how you feel
I know the sense of feeling lost
When one feels that they have paid the cost
I know the hopelessness and doubt
Having no clue what life's about
I know because I have been there
Homeless, helpless, with no one to care
I've felt the darkness grip my soul
And fought my way out of that hole
I've laid in beds with straps and ties
In padded rooms that muffle cries
I've laid fetal on the floor
Pulled my hair, and screamed, "No more"
I've done this all to share with you
You can survive, you can pull through
You can make it, this I trust
I know you can, I know you must
For though you might feel all alone
Pick up that cell and dial that phone
Call a helpline, call 988
Call a friend, just please don't wait
Call on me, for I do care
I truly do, for I've been there
Just don't give up, don't let go
There's so much more of Life to grow
Call me friend, both day and night
My phone is on, and so's my light
If you can't reach me, first try out
Keep on calling, stay the route
For I will be here if you need
Just don't give up and do the deed
Don't give up as I have done
For I was just a lucky one
My attempts were failures, thanks to God
It's from Him I'm here, I'll give the nod
I've tempted fate to tell you friend,
I'm here for you, till the very end
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