My Final Goodbyes ( original poem created 2002 )

I ran into my room

after slamming my door

all I wanted was love

not anything more

I lifted my pillow

as I reached for my knife

in my heart I was ready

to take my own life

I slowly relaxed, as the blood poured

I wanted my mom, whom I truly adored

My head started to get light , and I began to daze

now I regret doing this , since I had straight A's

Sister do good , and don't follow your peers

keep your grades good because college is near

Brother-you know that you're the man

You will make it to the NBA, I believe that you can

Mother don't cry, you have my love

but now I must fly away like a helpless little dove

But really quick before I go,

there is one last thing Dad that you must know

Even though in my heart I never knew you

I still want to say that I love you too

                                                                                                - Tiffany Holden , 2002

*Some of you may have experienced suicidal ideations or the behaviors of cutting previously within your life. Others may have close friends or family members that have done this as well. Nevertheless, always remember- regardless of the situation, suicide is only a permanent solution to a temporary problem. So KNOW YOUR WORTH