Ironic

Why oh why not commit suicide Rather than unalive other people There is a blackness in a heart To do such a thing for any reason Of course one must be disturbed But that seems like a whimsical word For such a despicable human Old enough to premeditate murder A photo and we see skin hair eyes Blessed to appear normal outside But the inner spirit surely soured To pick up a gun and execute for power You may say suicide is a sin I say kill self rather than others Since you feel so divine and inclined Ready to meet your maker No one wants to die how you kill And sit in prison for years you will Soak up time your victims lost While death penalty is likely tossed Because you are saved by grace You didn’t give Ironic

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Alesia Leach

Date: 9/7/2024 4:05:00 PM

A very thought provoking write.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/7/2024 7:07:00 PM

I appreciate your reading!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 9/7/2024 12:56:00 PM

Indeed. Powerful and succinct penning. xomo

Karen Jones
Date: 9/7/2024 1:07:00 PM

Thanks

Ink Empress

Date: 9/7/2024 7:22:00 AM

Dear karen, i get the point youv put forward through your poem so well written! I cant imagine harming someone else and i do not understand why they do it those that do yes they are not ok mentally but still i try to understand and wonder..: i watch alot of crime documentaries. For this very reason to understand why. But im left still clueless, sending you light always dear karen! You have a beautiful heart

Karen Jones
Date: 9/7/2024 8:07:00 AM

Aw Dear Inky if you see beauty it is your own reflection not mine but thank you!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/6/2024 9:50:00 PM

Ironic is the right title. The killer doesn't see himself as bad. Computer games make them worse. Thanks for opening this subject in your poem.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/6/2024 10:16:00 PM

Thanks for reading Hilda. Everyone played computer games in my day and watched Road Runner cartoon but did not shoot or drop a heavy weight on anyone’s head. There is no excuse!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/6/2024 5:21:00 PM

I agree with all you said in your poem and interaction with Daniel. It begins in the imagination. It is meditated on and thus begins murderous thoughts. Just an awful thing!

Karen Jones
Date: 9/6/2024 5:37:00 PM

Exactly Kim.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 9/6/2024 4:34:00 AM

Dear Karen, I could really relate. As a therapist, we have individuals who have suicide ideations, plans, and means based on their mental state. Nonetheless, you bring up a great question, "Why would one kill others and not just turn the weapon on themselves?" and save us a lot of grief. Perhaps there is no single answer. Very introspective. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Karen Jones
Date: 9/6/2024 6:36:00 AM

I know what it feels like to be suicidal and depressed. But I never would hurt others. I know some people may have mental health issues but it’s more often a spiritual issue and mental health is used as an alibi. This hurts all people who struggle with mental health issues as well as society as a whole. I think such people who knowingly hurt others are evil cowards that are not truly incapacitated due to severe illness. Thanks for reading Daniel.