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THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING

An Acrostic Suicidal Awareness Poem

By Amanda StarksPublished 8 months ago 1 min read

Turn away from this dark place, for it is not safe for you to trespass here.

Underneath the frigid, roiling currents of this banned landscape lies no

Reprieve from your perceived endless suffering and pain.

New, loftier horizons await you, a brighter tomorrow with your friends, family, and loved ones, so

Before you decide to pass this gate of no return; the final checkpoint before the end,

Assess your current torpid mental state, seek appropriate assistance, and

Choose wisely your next steps on the path in the direction shown on the signs. We repeat:

KILLING YOURSELF IS NOT AN OPTION.

Mental HealthAcrostic

About the Creator

Amanda Starks

Epic fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Magic, swords, and monsters abound!

You can check out my website here!

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    Written by Amanda Starks