I was inspired to write this because I myself and many people I love have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. Mental illness is a topic that I feel really strongly about. I feel like it  needs to be talked about more, so I like to spread awarness as much as I can. In this poem I wrote, I expressed what I felt when I was at a low piont in my life. I've faught through the bad days to get to the good and this poem is a farewell to the sadness I've felt through out my life. I hope people will get a better understanding of what is like to be depressed and understand that the reality of it is scary. I also want people to get hope from this poem to stay strong and keep fighting through the struggles.