It has its ups and downs

I have a downstairs neighbor 

Haven't seen her for awhile

A very nice lady 

Will always greet you with a smile 

 

Ran into her the other day

She said she's so depressed 

Her whole life's in disarray

Everything's a mess

 

I felt so bad for her

I gave her a suggestion 

To make her feel better 

To ward off her depression 

 

I said 'You need to elevate your mood

Here's a way you will

It doesn't cost a penny 

You don't have to take a pill'

 

'Get in the elevator 

Take it to the top floor

That should elevate your mood

Of that I'm pretty sure'

 

'You want to feel better?

That is your desire?

Get in the elevator 

You'll feel better as you go higher'

 

'Your feelings of depression 

You'll see, they will lift

That is my impression 

If you get my drift'

 

Her depression, it did stop

She did just what I said 

Took the elevator to the top

Jumped off the roof, she's dead

 

At least, before she jumped

She must've felt on top 

In regard to giving suggestions 

I think that I should stop..

 

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Having thoughts of suicide is not a joke. If you or someone you know is going through a crisis and wants someone to talk to about it, help is available 24/7.

Text 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

https://988lifeline.org/?

 

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