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Poetry: Suicidal thoughts
by Sarah Barendse
Created on: August 02, 2009
A man hangs from a ledge
20 stories from death
A finger slips
20 stories from death
His muscles begin to tremble
20 stories from death
Fear and physical strain wash over him
20 stories from death
People gather below, yet no one offers help
20 stories from death
Another finger slips
20 stories from death
DEAR GOD HELP! cries the man
The people gasp, still offering nothing
20 stories from death
It seems like time has stopped
20 stories from death
He struggles to gain control
20 stories from death
His arms defy him, and he falls to his death - 20 stories.
The crowd dispurses, shaking their heads
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