To my Emo Friend

My friend recently tried to kill himself...I stopped him......

When you slit your wrists
I felt the pain

When you lost control
I went insane

Our composure…
We couldn’t gain

I looked at your reflection…then mine
They were the same…

So when you closed your eyes
I closed mine too

You cried tears of blood for me
I cried a river for you

From me…your friendship…don’t take
Hand me the glue…my heart is about to break

All I want is for you to be okay
Promise me that you’ll try to live another day

When you feel the pain is too severe
I’ll hold you tight…I’ll keep you near

I’ve been through this before
I’ve walked a mile in your shoes

I know this tunnel is dark inside
But…I’ll lead you through

I want to hear your heart beat
Let me lay my head on your chest

Life is too hectic right now
We need to take a rest

So don’t slit your wrists
And I won’t feel the pain

Try not to lose control
I’ll try to stay sane…

Open your eyes
I’ll open mine too

Don’t cry—
Smile for me and I’ll smile for you…