Once a Social Secret

 

                                Once a Social Secret

 

Grasping the nettle, with guts, determination

divulged only to family, daunting depression,

why did people ignore this dire, sad affair

now publicly acknowledged, then very rare.

 

Life’s journey a marathon, not sprint,

socially secrete trauma, basic instinct,

we encourage all, step up to the plate

suicide is increasing at a tragic rate.

 

Bravely set forth, one's soul, hand in hand

embracing each race, religion, our great land,

immersed daily, work, home, no depressed strife,

realistic positive attitude, towards life.

 

Open our hearts to the less fortunate.

 

Alan Pinkus                                                       alpinkuspoetry.blogspot.com