Simone Gillespie
It walks among us all
Tiptoeing down the street
Through the halls
Silent but profound
It taps on the shoulders
Of our dearest friends
Without anyone noticing
While we sleep, it preys
On those most vulnerable
Self-conscious and afraid
Silence is its power
Convincing those it visits
That they are weak
Whispering in their ears
Saying this isn't worth it
It walks among us all
Tiptoeing down the street
Through the halls
Silent but profound
It taps on the shoulders
Of our dearest friends
Without anyone noticing
While we sleep, it preys
On those most vulnerable
Self-conscious and afraid
Silence is its power
Convincing those it visits
That they are weak
Whispering in their ears
Saying this isn't worth it