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; The Choice to Continue
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; The Choice to Continue |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Happy is a color when gray is a way of life instant gratification is a fleeting smile when an hour seem like forever away self-satisfaction is impossible when everything seems endless and always incomplete being true to yourself is precarious when your brain lies to you misleading your emotions down dead ends ; the choice to continue… LGR©10/18/15 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
THIS is one heavy post, my friend. Each line is worthy of deep pondering. Great poem! ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thank you! ; has come to be the symbol for not choosing suicide. Millions battle with it every day and many succumb to battle fatigue. I understand, I empathize, I reach out and vow it is something you just can't do, no matter what. ~L |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"being true to yourself is precarious ..." It is, indeed ! |
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Ticklefingers Senior Member Posts 710 Louisiana |
Suicide is always an option. 'Options' don't discriminate between right and wrong, they just exist and have ever since since the original garden party'. While there is no foundation for my 'hypothesis', from my romantic point of view, Adam was the first 'suicide', having chosen to do so knowing Eve was soon to die. Two of my own family chose this path for reasons of their own. The first was in 1962 and the other in 2000. I consider it a thoughtless selfish act that does not have to happen. That 'we' who remain not only have to tough this life out ourselves, but also carry an undeserved burden of memories, regret and even remorse. Love is not always convincing. The word comes and goes with such ease many feel it is only said in order to obtain or otherwise manipulate. Real feelings don't need to be heard. When someone hugs you, what do you feel? Only if they break your ribs or your pocket watch will you hear anything. If its genuine and performed as an act of love, you know it don't you? That goes for any 'acts' however they may be performed. These feelings make one feel wanted and appreciated. When one feels this way, they want time to never end, and that is something we all can do something about. Wonderful, thought-provoking writing Miss Lori. 88's friends She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast". |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I do believe I am so outclassed as to worry a bit. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yes it is an option TF, and under terminal situations I believe in a right to die with dignity. So you are right it is about not inflicting pain on the ones that love you. I have to believe that pain would always be greater than my own. Thank you for sharing your experience. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
JP2 it is not a comment competition here my friend there is no outclassing to do. No worries. ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I was merely kidding around, Lori. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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