Does Anyone Care 

               Sitting alone with thoughts of gloom
                 knowing a failure inhabits this room
               Failing tests, not doing my best,
                 what's the use in prolonging the rest 

               Today, multiple ways I can choose
                 with only my ill spent life to lose
               Death will be a relief I know
                 once my essence is free to grow

               Cold steel fills my hand with power
                 promising my delivery within the hour
               I feel the touch of someone near,
                 but rationalize, I'm alone with my fear

               Again that faint presence stills my arm
                 preventing the rise of impending harm
               A voice faintly whispers that he cares for me
                 not just for now, but all eternity

               My feelings he says are not unique
                 but part of life's unending critique
              "Others will experience these trials of sorrow,
                 knowing alone, there's no facing tomorrow

               Not in a bottle, pill, or pipe will be,
                 the strength they'll gain from knowing me
               Look around to see my work in it's prime,
                 knowing my talents transcend all time 

               I'm known by many titles these days
                 worshipped in all kinds of ways
               Just realize there stands a power greater than you
                 to help when life's shade turns a dreary blue

               Life is still full of endless tribulations and trials
                  only his presence smoothes out the rugged miles
               No amount of sorrow or strife
                 will ever justify taking my life

                                           William B. Morris