No.
I'm not just trying to get attention.
No.
This isn't some pathetic attempt at manipulating you.
No.
I didn't let you find me on purpose.
No.
I'm not just going through a phase.
Yes.
I really did take all those pills.
Yes.
I really do want to die.
Yes.
I feel hopeless.
Yes.
I feel lost.
Yes.
I feel all confused inside.
Yes.
I am scared.
Yes.
I feel young and alone out there.
Please.
try to undersand me.
Please.
Don't just dismiss me.
Please.
Give me a minute to explain.
Please.
Listen when I tell you that I am not okay.
Please.
Help me.
I am fragile.
A contest entry
- A contest for the masses by Danneh.
600 points, ended October 4, 2007, 34 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
