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Never Will I Ever

Never will I ever, even through continuous despair, believe my entire existence is beyond repair. Never will I ever believe the lie anymore, that my life is too ruined for the good Lord to restore. Never will I ever become so lost in heartache that I disregard the many hearts I'd break. Never will I ever cause society to grieve by choosing this disheartening way to leave. Never will I ever do the thing I hate to mention to take revenge or to get someone's attention. Never will I ever let this be my gain to fame, bringing such depth of shame on the family name. Never will I ever believe that this will make me free, or in sorrow or anger think this world doesn't need me. Never will I ever forget that my life is eternal, and trade earthly misery for an endless lake infernal. Even when I'd rather forever run and hide, never will I ever, ever choose suicide. Never will I ever, (God help me!) heaven forbid, Make that horrific decision that you regrettably did.

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Roger Horsch

Date: 9/19/2019 10:23:00 AM

I love the emotion in this poem. It seems like that's when you write your best is when it's full of emotion whether it be happy or sad. It is a well-written poem....luv

Juliet Ligon
Date: 9/22/2019 12:46:00 AM

Thanks, Roger. I might touch on this topic again in another form.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/19/2019 9:01:00 AM

So sorry about your co-worker. It is heartbreaking when someone feels there is no other way out. You do well to cling to your faith. I believe God can help during those dark times. Also people should not be ashamed to seek help. I wrote a piece titled Dark Lover that deals with this topic.

Juliet Ligon
Date: 9/22/2019 12:15:00 AM

Thanks for your condolences. It still chills me to think of her dark desent.

Silent One

Date: 4/29/2019 1:59:00 PM

A deep and emotive poem.. really sad..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/26/2019 6:15:00 PM

oh wow, the end line really delivered a PUNCH. GREAT work, Juliet.

Juliet Ligon
Date: 9/22/2019 12:16:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea.

Joseph May

Date: 4/26/2019 12:27:00 PM

It is so sad when someone take their own life, especially people you know, Your poem shows your resolve to overcome that feeling...Powerful write Juliet

Juliet Ligon
Date: 4/29/2019 8:26:00 PM

Yes, it breaks my heart every time I think of my coworker who took her own life, and I promise myself by God's grace l will never do the same thing. Thanks for your comments, Joseph.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/25/2019 9:19:00 PM

To exit early harms the progress of your soul. A very good friend of mine left early. She feared she would because her mother and brother were mentally unstable and took their own lives as well. It is so sad to lose someone this way. She was beautiful and had everything to live for but the power was too great that overtook her. Your poem is beautiful and a tribute to your loss. xxoo

Juliet Ligon
Date: 4/29/2019 8:18:00 PM

Thanks. Sorry about your loss as well. How heartbreaking.

Carl Fraser

Date: 4/21/2019 1:02:00 AM

Hi Juliet, i love the stance you take here and a very expressive one at that. Well written and good flow. I enjoyed it. Blessings Carl

Juliet Ligon
Date: 4/22/2019 11:25:00 PM

Thanks, Carl. I had those thoughts as an emotional teenager, but now I have distain of even the thought. My coworker recently commited suicide and it's so heartbreaking and disturbing to think about.