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JackSpratt
New Member

since 2003-02-04

Posts 8

0 posted 2003-02-04 12:44 PM

The Big Joke

it is a rather amusing thing
in a way
to watch a man shuffle along
toward the brink of black insanity.
rather amusing indeed.

i would laugh aloud
as his hobbling head
rocked detatchedly
upon his slumping shoulders.
i would gladly laugh aloud.

such dark comedy his life provides,
to watch him
as he stupidly fumbles
for some grasp upon meaning
he will never hold.
comedy indeed.

i would gladly find joy
in his final plunge,
and his screamless giving-in
would silently soothe me.
i would gladly find joy.

if only he were not me
then my freekish, black laughter
i would send behind him
as he plunged down, down-
oh, yes! I would gladly laugh-
if he were not me.

[This message has been edited by JackSpratt (02-04-2003 12:55 PM).]

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

1 posted 2003-02-04 12:48 PM

I know what you mean by gladly laugh if it was someone else, so I won't go there....

My heart goes out to anyone struggling with black despair and depression. A most difficult place to be. May light shine upon you soon.

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

2 posted 2003-02-04 12:50 PM

Thought provoking post - nicely done. Thank you.

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

3 posted 2003-02-04 12:53 PM

Awesome write

Cold hands means a warm heart

Brad Majors

Member Elite

since 2001-04-03

Posts 2647
Georgia

4 posted 2003-02-04 04:46 PM

Its hard to alugh iin the midst of bouts of depression, I can relate because I deal with it.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2003-02-04 04:51 PM

It isn't funny at all when it's your own image you see falling through the concrete cracks.
But sometimes all you can do is laugh.
Best to have the last laugh yourself?

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

6 posted 2003-02-05 03:33 AM

this is well written ...in that I get what your saying, and I feel your pain. And your right, its hard to laugh.. when your so depressed, especially if there are others who are 'gladly laughing.'
But try to smile real at least once and don't be fake. At least you won't be the one laughing at the others.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2003-02-05 03:37 AM

it's torment, I know

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