The Secret Killer

The Secret Killer

By: Leah Russell

The kid in the back of the class,

You know the one

with the dark bags under his eyes?

Yeah he beats himself up

and he almost lost control last night.

That girl

in your math class,

That never looks anyone in the eye?

She was on the front cover of the newspaper

for suicide.

And all you know to say is,

"Why didn't I see the signs?"

Your brother sits in his room

Dreaming of the day it all ends

He hopes and he prays

That you have a better chance.

The thing is you never know,

It can affect anyone.

It could be your best friend,

your brother,

your crush,

or even you.

We all could lose someone for this reason at any time.

It's her husband

It's his girlfriend

It's my

mother

And sometimes

we all just want to join in.