When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez
A book of hope, within despair—
A suicide attempt—
Two girls — high school — the pain and angst
Neither one is exempt.
Their teacher — was a poet too—
A fan of Dickinson—
She knew a student was hurting
She thought she knew which one.
In English class they became friends.
It almost seemed like fate.
Can the girl who needs it, get some help
Before it is too late?
My fear
Is bigger than
God’s love for me
“I want to run away.”
I will never again say
“I am free.”
Or
“I can stay here and be okay.”
I believe
Vulnerability is terrifying.
I no longer think
I am lovable.
I will never be good enough.
It is not true that
I am strong.
I am damaged goods.
Nobody believes
There is joy available for me.
Sorrow is my only option.
I used to think
I am strong enough to let down my guard.
I now know that
“I am broken.”
I will no longer say
“I can be whole.”
Now read each line from the bottom to the top.
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