A Second Chance Poem by Melissa Robinson

I remember when I used to fake my smile;
consumed by misery, but in denial.
I recall the dark nights when I'd mutilate my body
where nobody could see,
then give myself away- all for free.

I recapture the thoughts of not feeling worth while,
then I'd attend my agony's endless trials.
All I needed was to escape, to break free,
but I soon fell victim to apathy.

It's worse than anything and I'm sure you'd agree-
if you knew what it felt like at that time to be me.
I felt so numb and so drained of motivation-
my life was consumed with desolation.

I wanted nothing more than to end my life;
to finally pursue and succeed suicide,
but something inside me said
'No.! u can't…Give your life
a second chance'