Disclaimer: The asylum only lets me have what I brought with me. Sadly, I did not bring this book.

Please do not try this at home.

Morning

She wakes each day.

Puts on a mask.

Lies her way through her classes.

Never connecting.

Afternoon

No one ever sees

The pain He left.

A deep well

Buried down deep

Deep inside her.

Evening

She cuts.

Watches the flow,

The red river from that well.

Slowly empty the pain

Bit by bit.

Night

But gradually it returns.

So she jumps.

Author's note:

You know, jumping off buildings is not very healthy. Please, please don't follow the example set forth in this poem!

Now, for those of you who cannot follow directions, please review before you jump.