21 days writing challenge

Catching Cold (The Relief II)

"The loneliest people are the kindest,the saddest people smile the brightest,and the most damaged people are the wisest. All because they don't wish to see others suffer like they do." - Anonymous

I saw the same girl, still playing in the rain

It was a raining season, she must had a blast

Her blouse and skirt are dripping wet

but boy, she didn't seem to be upset

I saw the same girl, still playing in the rain

This time, she had company, two bubblegum girls who look just like her

She made them laugh, but her smile faded too soon after

Raising her head to the sky, whatever she prayed for, she didn't get the answer

I saw the same girl, still playing in the rain

This time, she saw me too, looking at her in concern

Her frown turned to smile, saying "come play with me this time,"

I did, feeling the joy she portrayed days ago, still on her face was colour I couldn't define

I saw the same girl, still playing in the rain

This time it was at night, with tears mistaken for raindrops

I walked towards her as she struggled putting that smile back on her face

Alas, when all effort failed, frustrated, she left the place

I saw the same girl, still playing in the rain

Except this time, she was just standing there. Blank.

I asked why, she said, "my happiness came from these grey clouds"

"But you're not happy," Offended, she ran again to her secret hideout.

I never saw her again, even though it was still raining

Some birds told me she died of heartbreak, a bridge in the pouring rain

But then I was stuck thinking what words she should've been told

Maybe I could've saved her soul as simple as "Come home, you're catching cold,"

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A/N: sorry for not updating. and all I want to say is

'I am pretentious. And I'm not apologising'- Matt Healy, The1975

and yea. Let's not sugarcoat the world. Talk about suicide, mental health and any other important issues. We can at least help if we can't save.