Voices of the hollyhocks

A poetry reflection from the sound of the hollyhocks

I heard them loud and clear
Torturing me
Reminding me of past memories and mistakes I wish I left behind
Each word scaring me
Every sound stinging
They wouldn’t stop talking
They would repeat sayings that I would avoid hearing
Suddenly
All at once they chanted
Just kill yourself already
I needed the voices to stop
I grabbed a chair and searched for the bedroom chandelier
As I hung from the chair I heard the voices fade away
I was at peace 
I was finally happy