All Of Us

Some of us didn't make it

I'd hoped we all would 

but I know there are times when 

your demons get the better of you

and you see only one way out

one way to end the pain

all while being judged by those

who never understood your struggle

but for those of us who remain 

we must continue fighting

giving ourselves every opportunity

to be who we were meant to be

and if we can help anyone along the way

even if it's just a conversation

that could make all the difference

in the world to someone

who feels like the world

is crumbling beneath their feet

this is how we should honor those

who are no longer with us

by helping those who are
it's not about ego
or taking credit for saving people
it's about helping those people
save themselves
because they may not realize 
what happened wasn't their fault
and they deserve to be here

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