people never believe someone when they
say they're struggling with negative emotions.
"everyone gets sad" they'll say.
"life's hard" they retort.
"take a number and get in line."
no one ever believes how hard
someone is trying not to drown.
they always think it's a joke.

until you take your last breath.
until you've finally taken that jump off the edge.
until your soul has left your body.