Laud while you can

LAUD WHILE YOU CAN

While he was alive

They belittled him for every little quest

Always pointed out his little flaws

And expected him to be the best

Very rarely did they ever appreciate

His unique talent and good heart 

Never realizing how much it affected him

How his confidence and self esteem fell apart

Thoughts of not being good enough

Proliferated his mind to a great extent

He lost the courage to face the world

Ending his life seemed like an easier lament

He left a void forever in their hearts

Forcing them to always live with regret

Such a dear price to pay in life

A lesson taught to change their mindset

If only they had told him

That he was God’s greatest gift
If only they had appreciated his kind nature

While he was around and made the shift

Maybe then he could have received help

And gone on to accomplish greater heights

Maybe he wouldn't have taken the drastic step

And have us pay homage at his last rites

Soon after, people shared their wonderful memories

And with a flood of praises, they complimented him

It was disheartening to see how so many people

Cared for him and he really didn’t have to be grim

How I wish they lauded him while he was alive

Rather than give a eulogy at his funeral, nay

It would have given him an ever-lasting joy

And he would still be with us today!