Someone once told me,

That life doesn't have to be this way.

That I have the choice to change it.

Their words were plainly written,

Yet they remained unspoken.

The clear silence I once ignored.

My arms stayed crossed.

Many times someone reached out,

Only to catch empty air.

You feared the worst,

That I would take my own life,

For reasons you deemed unjust.

I was scared to listen,

Or realize what the truth is.

I need to seek help.

You may never see this,

But just know my friend,

That your words sunk deep,

Even though they remained untold.