They Saw (Beachy Head)
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Gentle, sweeping, velvet Downs and sheer chalk cliffs. Famous and infamous, the place lures tourists, hikers and, unfortunately, those who wish to end their life.
A place of contemplation
That place of beauty
They visit and scatter across the gentle downs
Drawn to that lighthouse
What reckless edge-dwellers they are
A place of recurring sadness
That place of despair
When the desperate stumbled to the beckoning face
And flew to that lighthouse
They saw just an endless, quiet path
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Samaritans provides confidential support for people experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings: call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
