Hero Poem

 Right now, I know

You’re completely miserable,

A complete zero.

But know,

You’re a hero!

When you’re standing on that ledge,

About to concede defeat to the enemy,

Repeat after me:

I’m a hero.

Right now, I know you’re crying.

Cuz you’re so sick of hiding

Your pain.

It’s driving you insane.

Cuz there’s no denying,

Inside you’re dying.

And something must change.

Before you snuff out your flame,

Hear this refrain:

 Right now, I know

You’re completely miserable,

A complete zero.

But know

You’re a hero!

You’re not to blame

So stop with the shame

And proclaim:

I’m a hero.

 Let those tears flow,

Then get up and go.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or has thoughts of harming themselves, there is help.

In the US you can contact the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-825, or text GO to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential.

If you’re LGBTQ+ you can also contact www.therevorproject.org to talk to trained crisis counselors 24/7.