Emile Pinet Poet Free verse

Change Is Inevitable

Depression takes on many forms,
including thoughts of suicide.
And it can leave you battling a multitude
of sad, self-demeaning emotions:
that fester away
in the back of your mind.
Somehow, your soul has temporarily lost its way:
and you wander, unquestioningly,
through a minefield of self-destructive thoughts.
But both impulsive and nonretractable,
suicide is never the answer to any problem.
An internal denigration of one's self-worth:
fuels feelings that manifest as acid tears,
dissolving dreams and unfulfilled wishes.
And you seek refuge
from the anxiety of life's compromises:
pondering peace, within eternal sleep.
But you'll die, without ever having truly lived.
And like Shylock, Death will claim its pound of flesh
from those who love you, and always will.
You feel trapped in a nightmare, with no way out:
but give yourself time; if nothing else,
Human beings are resilient:
and change is inevitable.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dawne Zacharias October 19, 2019 at 7:04 PM Suicide results from a lack of answers a deepness of thought here, being patient in God's timing will hopefully keep us from listening to the wrong answers. Thank you for your choice to talk about a difficult subject. Emile Pinet October 20, 2019 at 9:14 AM Thanks Dawne, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Ralph Sergi October 7, 2019 at 11:12 AM Hi Emile: I've been around the block a few times and your words are as a mentor for the down trodden. I loved your poem! Emile Pinet October 7, 2019 at 5:32 PM Thanks so much Ralph, you honor me my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton October 7, 2019 at 8:47 AM Wonderful counsel Emile, an example of social messages that need to be heard, there's a whole new generation that cannot cope with their new reality, so they take their lives. Suicide is actually stealing taking something that is not yours to take! Wonderful message and excellent execution! Emile Pinet October 7, 2019 at 9:03 AM Thanks John, I appreciate your comments, we are of one mind my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh October 7, 2019 at 2:53 AM Jesus saves - Your poem is very deep emotionally and it sends an important message to its reader. Bless you with many more poems and grace, Gina Emile Pinet October 7, 2019 at 9:02 AM Thanks Regina, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.