One by one they melt away

The flames are distraught

The thoughts in my head

I have once fought

I pick up the stool

I feel like a fool

I place it down

Without a sound

I step in the tub

The warm water welcomes me

I lie down and relax

Just letting me be me

I pick up the blade

Shiny as steel

I laugh to myself

This is no big deal

I bring the blade

Up to my wrist

The dying flames cast a shadow

Of my now clenched fist

I close my eyes and slit it hard

Taking a last long deep breath

Blood pours out

As I encounter my slow yet painless death