I never knew friends were privileges
until I was left alone.
I never knew laughter was a dagger
until I felt tears bleeding.
I never knew love was painful
until I felt my heart torn out of me.
I never knew the mind was powerful
until I lost control of it.
I never knew quiet could be deafening
until it screamed in my ears.
I never knew death could kill
until i saw drops of red on my wrists.