Russian Roulette

This could be my last Poem , while alive I have one bullet in my colt 45 The bullet is only an ounce of lead What will it do when it rips through my head? Will I find my Eternity? Will I then know Serenity,tranquillity? One -- Two -- Three Click Now many of You will say I'm sick Now do remember what I've been through If it were You : Would You do it Too Once again I will try this trick There is no pain, as my blood runs thick

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/3/2012 11:39:00 PM

Quite a powerful one. Wholly loved it. Always, Laura

Colleen Bono

Date: 12/14/2009 4:10:00 PM

wow,this is a very strong poem but I know the feeling.Thank you for telling me about it.Do you have anymore that you recemend that I read?You have more soup mail.

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/4/2009 9:24:00 AM

HG, this is a very powerful and moving piece. Yes, this poem does hit home and I can relate to these feelings well. I would never think you were "sick" because I know that when you are hurting so deeply the need to end that pain is equally as deep. Expressing it through your writing can be a relief in its' own right. You are in my thoughts and prayers, always, HG. Love, Robin

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 8/19/2009 11:00:00 AM

It must have hit home with the response I've gotten ALWAYS...HG

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/14/2009 5:38:00 PM

Dear friend,You have been through a lot as it seems,you ask why me?we all ask these questions...you ask what did i do wrong to deserve this?my friend if God still wants us here he wants us for a reason,it s him who gave us life and its him who shall take it a way,,,one bullet and dead,cant be worst than dead ?today you re seeing darkness live to see the light,trust God to carry your cross and remeber God loves YOU...and so your friends ,help others passing through your pain by being here--charma

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/13/2009 7:45:00 PM

I hope this is not real it is frightening that a person would take the precious gift of life and throw it away. This is a powerful poem that really threw me. I hope and pray that if someone is having problems that we can help in some small way. Lord knows many of us have faced trials in this life and I know we have an open ear and an open heart. God Bless Phyl

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/13/2009 1:50:00 PM

Yes, you have been through a great deal, HG. But you have people here who love you. Barbara and I are among them. This poem frightens me; I don't want to lose my dear friend. I hope this is just a "fantasy" write. You are a gift to all of us -- don't take that precious gift away! As you know, I have incurred losses, too, but my faith helps keep me strong. Is there anything I can do to help you? I would be happy to call! LOVE YOU, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/13/2009 1:30:00 PM

Harry, Harry...see your real mail. Love Barbeeg

Date: 8/13/2009 1:22:00 PM

Scary thought. Sad that people have to get so despirate. Powerful poem. I hope these are not your true feelings and that all is well with you. Take care. Karen