By Morgan Kelly
Have you ever...
stared into a bottle of aspirin
and started to empty it, pill by tiny pill?
Have you ever...
reached for the sharpest kitchen knife
and grazed the skin of your wrists trying to release the pain of life?
Have you ever...
diligently hunted for your father's gun
only to end up with it pressed against your temple?
Have you ever...
climbed a tree
just to wonder what it would be like to slam against the cold earth?
Have you ever...
bargained with "God"
telling him you are of no use in this world?
Have you ever...
called a friend in tears
because you are afraid you will hurt yourself if you are alone?
Have you ever?
I have...