The mind is very complex, and not fully understood,
It’s also very fragile, and mistreat it, one never should.
Each mind is very precious, and also very unique,
But some minds get damaged, or wounded, some struggle, or are weak.

It’s very sad and tragic, that daily, suicides take place,
And that families and friends, such needless loss, have to face.
When someone you love dearly, forfeits their life, via suicide,
Something indescribable occurs, within you, deep down inside.

A part of you dies with them, and you struggle with that loss,
Maybe even blame yourself, and daily carry that cross.
And perhaps you keep thinking, “I should have done this or that,”
Yes, “If only,” “If Only,” you cry, ’till you’re emotionally flat.

You struggle to understand, maybe even anger feel,
And there’s that age old question, “Will this hurt inside me heal?”
Yet, life has to continue — you know that — so on you go,
Despite all that pain inside, and sadness, from that heavy blow.

We can’t always understand, or find out the reason why,
Some folk commit suicide; no matter how hard we try.
The mind is very complex, thus, many things can occur,
Within the minds of loved ones, that sadly, suicide can spur.

Yes, some minds appear healthy, when in fact, they’re quite unwell,
As something, somehow, sometime, or over time, made them ill.
Thus, there’s a need for caution, lest things aren’t as they appear,
In the lives of friends and strangers, or someone we hold dear.

Sadly, some blame themselves, when a loved one, commits suicide,
Despite the fact they’re blameless, or if little fault’s on their side.
But whether guilty or not, why pointlessly add to pain,
Plus, nothing’s that cut and dried — you can’t see inside their brain.

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