A Poem About Suicide

Why does one write a poem about suicide? It's a poignant exploration into despair, unfolding here as a metaphor.

Perhaps it helps us understand the deep chaos and turmoil within the mind of a troubled soul.

A Bird Without Wings

Perched on a bridge
Was a bird without wings
Nary a whistle nor a song
The usual things


Talons clenched tightly
Around the rail
As car horns and truck brakes
And sirens did wail


The bird became skittish
As passersby drew near
Its beak silent
Yet eyes mirroring fear


For one brief moment
Hesitation did flee
And the bird without wings
Flew into the sea

- Aerwyna

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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