Books Unread & Unwritten

I.

think of the books yet unread,

worlds untouched by your fingers.

powers that have not been unlocked,

characters that are yet unloved

by you.

think of the words yet to inspire you,

the words that breathe life into your breaths.

there are worlds just waiting

for you to discover them.

II.

think of the books yet unwritten,

the worlds and the characters

that you were destined to create.

think of the people left uninspired

waiting for words they didn't know they needed

and you didn't know you needed to write.

think of the lives left stuffed in dusty corners.

think of the empty shelves in libraries

just waiting for

works with your name on it.

there are worlds just waiting

for you to create them.

III.

think of the lives you have yet to touch

people who didn't know they needed you.

think of the lives your suicide will hurt,

like a slap to the face.

even if no one knows you,

someone will miss you.

think of the nameless, faceless people

that your life will inspire.

think of the lives you could save

by telling them that it gets better

and showing them that it can get better.

there are worlds just waiting

for you to live in them.