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Mistikman
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0 posted 2000-01-22 04:51 AM


I sit at my desk and look around
No one is there, there isn't a sound
I stare at the screen, thinking if this is it?
No one to hear my cries, alone I sit
I reflect on the emptiness of my life
My own thoughts cutting into me like a knife
My few friends have better things to do
Isn't there anything else, anything new?
Does anyone acknowledge that I exist?
I glance once at the blade, then stare at my wrist
What right or reason do I have to live?
What in the world could I possibly give?
My actions are lost in obscurity
I'm doomed to be alone for eternity


 I am not a poet, I am merely one who speaks in emotion

© Copyright 2000 Travis Welton - All Rights Reserved
LoveBug
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1 posted 2000-01-22 11:00 AM


That was a great poem! I could really feel the emotion... Keep up the good work!

 "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world"

Oo0ostephanio0oO
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2 posted 2000-01-22 11:35 AM


I don't knwo if this poem is ABOUT you, and I hate to say this (you all will think I'm crazy now> but BEEN THERE, TRIED IT...NO WAY NO HOW IS THAT ANY ANSWER. EVERYONE WILL GET SOOOOOOO MAD AT YOU, AND IT'S VERY SELFISH. JUST THINK OF ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE AROUND YOU THAT REALLY DO CARE.


 (:***Stephani***:)
"A true friend will always stay a friend
whether or not you feel as though the friendship or relationship is about to end."



LyricFetish
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3 posted 2000-01-22 04:47 PM


  you present some very strong emotions in this. It's a wonderful poem, and I only hope you can overcome whatever is going wrong. Hang in there.
Mistikman
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4 posted 2000-01-22 04:47 PM


Thank you for your kind replies, and yes, stephani, this is about me. Depression is a daily battle for me. I did exaggerate a little though, the last time I was this close to suicide was 3 years ago.

 I am not a poet, I am merely one who speaks in emotion

Star Fairy 2
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5 posted 2000-01-22 04:54 PM


well.. surprise surprise... the last suicidal attempt on my part was hmm... jus a couple of months ago... a lot of poetry comes from depressed souls.. that'z just the way it is.. extreme emotions give way to creative writing... so its not uncommon to find that many in this forum have been suicidal... but everyone here has learned the importance of life, cuz if they didnt they wouldnt be here, and also if they are struggling then here is a forum where they may express themselves and have some support... im not stereo-typing or making this some kind of support group... i'm just sayin the subject of suicide comes up a lot in poetry forums like this one... but the thoughts may be overcome... and they shall be.. just hang in there.. there's alwayz hope... alwayz something to be thankful for.. alwayz somethin to live for... alwayz a hero or idol or someone to love to give you the strength... never give up...
keep ya head up!

Regret for things you did maybe tempered by time, regret for things you Didn't do, however, is inconsolable...
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Jer
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6 posted 2000-01-22 06:48 PM


Wow....  this was very powerful Travis.  The way you presented your feelings in this one made it so apparent to me that,  I felt your sorrow and your pain.  I have never been suicidle so I couldn't give you much advice on the subject.  However,  talking and writing is proven to be a stress and harsh emotion reliver, so if you want to talk...  you now how to get intouch with me.
eve_angel
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7 posted 2000-01-22 07:41 PM


this poem is very touching. i can relate to how you feel. i too did come with the thought a few years ago. i know how hard it is.
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8 posted 2000-01-22 08:03 PM


Mistik, I have also suffered from depression and thoughts of suicide. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to e-mail me!

 "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world"

Mistikman
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San Jose, CA, USA
9 posted 2000-01-23 11:16 AM


I woulda never thought that so many people here deal with depression. Most of the poetry and replies dont even hint at it. Im glad I have the support of all of you if I need it  

 I am not a poet, I am merely one who speaks in emotion

Nights
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10 posted 2000-01-23 01:42 PM


I really liked the poem.  Like alot of the others on the list, i too have had suicidal tendencies.  But that was a couple years ago, i guess that's when i really started to write.  And like some of the others said, writing does help alot.  So keep writing, your style is great.

 "It's my heart that pounds beneath my flesh
it's my mouth that pushes out this breath..."-FTE

Blue Eyed Wanderer
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11 posted 2000-01-23 01:50 PM


Surprise, surprise, I also have been suicidal many times in my life. Lets see...the last time I tried was...well, a few weeks ago...lol. If you ever need to talk feel free to email me anytime. Good poem, btw.
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