When a writer’s work is done, their purpose ends, they die.

Before you take your life

As you think you must do

Will you read this letter i wrote for you?

I know you spent the last few weeks, writing your own 

In the form of a goodbye

 

Maybe an explanation to your loved ones as to why 

but it’s your time to listen

That’s one more minute before your decision

There are some things that you need to know 

Before you decided it’s time to go 

Before you take your life 

Will you close your eyes and remember the little child playing with sticks? 

 

She would not want you to forget her

did not think that she would make it this far

The Future unknown 

But she would imagine what she would be like 

Older and grown 

I know that what you were thinking 

Remembering you as a child doesn’t save you from sinking 

 

In fact, it makes you feel worse 

Not being the woman you as the child 

Would have been proud with to converse

But that’s the point is it not 

You have so much more to prove

Do you not realise you would be killing her too

And what about the old woman you could be? 

 

Wrinkled and grey with grandchildren on your lap

You would be killing her before she breathes

Think about all your pain 

The tears, the scars

And the shame 

Did you think that your body buried

Would Eliminate the pain ?

 

It will still be in the walls 

Stained on the carpet floor 

Don’t you want it all to be clean before you shut the door?

Maybe give the air some more laughter before leaving it with sadness 

Think about the people who care about you

 

I know, I know 

You are rolling your eyes

For other people should not be the reason you do not want to die 

But think about how much you feel that loving them 

It is not the fact that you were loved 

But the loving others 

That may save you from within

Death has lost its beauty if we do not first live 

 

And life has lost its beauty if we do not first love

And don’t think you can save anyone

But you can certainly save yourself 

Once you realise there are more versions of you that have yet to be let out

Before you take your life 

Will you think for a moment? 

 

You have shampoo left in the shower 

Some face wash on the sink

Won’t go to waste?

What about the leftovers in the fridge? 

You have yet to taste

There’s a nagging inside of you 

A longing for something

And it’s causing this dread 

 

something you won’t think you will find until you were dead 

So why don’t you live like you are going to be gone? 

Treasuring every moment you have 

So you may feel more strong

For the life, it is hard to live

Is better than a life at all

Before you take your life 

Will you remember to call? 

 

Everyone, you have ever shared a laugh with 

I promise if you do that 

You will forget, while life was something you wanted to miss 

Before you end your life 

Can you step outside of yourself?

 

Look at the trees and the sun 

Listen to the voice of someone else 

All these beauty, you won’t let yourself see 

Stuck with blinders on 

Even while you listen to me 

There is an old couple dancing 

A child playing in the rain 

Don’t you think there is more to live than letting it drain? 

 

I know you want a purpose in your pain

But have you ever stopped to consider? 

Your purpose is your pain 

That sadness is a gift 

Not that you may have an excuse to drown it in your tears 

But so that you may be an example of Triumph of others 

You swim to the pier

Before you end your life 

Can you make it one more day? 

And always-

 

 

 

Scribble || Anika Islam

 

Anika Islam is a talented and passionate individual who balances her life as a student with her extraordinary creative pursuits. While she dedicates herself to academics, her true flair shines in the world of poetry and photography. Anika has a unique gift for weaving emotions into words, crafting heartfelt poetry that resonates deeply with readers. Alongside her love for writing, she has an eye for capturing the beauty of nature through her camera lens, creating stunning photographs that reflect her appreciation for the world around her.