Can I Justify My Suicide

I was once asked if I wanted to live?
Did I have anything left to give?
Would I be able to justify this to my kin?
Could I be forgiven for my mortal sin?
Would my children understand?
Will the note I leave have clearly explained my plan?
How would I carry this act out?
Will there be any fallout?
Who would I want to find me?
Would it be a stranger or a member of family?
When would I want it to take place?
Could I hide my pain with my poker face?
Am I alone in this fight?
Will I see the bright white light?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Walker Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 1:24 AM
This is so sad to think of. I hope you are not having these thoughts. I know these are real questions people contemplating this ask though. Great write.
Hawkins Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 2:44 AM
Hi, thanks for your comment. I can assure you these are my thoughts lmao...Some people say suicide is a selfish act, some people say it is cry for help. Is the person really thinking that their actions will honestly help solve anything? or is this a purely selfish act? What are your thoughts?
Bauer Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 8:13 PM
Perhaps the title should be Can "I" justify my suicide, as it appears to be self-directed. Not recommended, as you are quite a talent! Stay alive!
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