Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

Suicide

Death from suicide can be a hard pill to take
Many questions arise, and in our minds will awake
Is it self-centered and selfish, were they in their right mind?
Many are left wondering, seeking a truth they can’t find

I know that God loves us, he created us all
He knows when we struggle and he knows when we fall
He is loving and forgiving, even when we’re not right
His hand is still there in your darkest hour of night

Never pass judgement on a truth you can’t understand
Jesus died for us all, remember where we stand
Think of the Twin Towers and those who jumped to their death
They didn’t jump to die they simply had no options left

When life brings dilemma’s, just rely on one thing
Winter will end and bring forth a new spring
Our seasons may change but his promise never will
Jesus died on that cross and covered our bill

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Tom Cunningham August 14, 2020 at 11:20 PM Sometimes there are no tell tell signs, I worked with someone who took his own life and not once was there any evidence to show that he would. He always seemed happy always ready to have a joke with you. I remember a doctor once told me that men are the last to seek help as they feel its a sign of weakness. We never know what is going on in people's lives. Tom Mark Koplin August 15, 2020 at 6:21 AM I think that these decisions come about sometimes quickly

Panagiota Romios August 13, 2020 at 1:23 PM Great write Mark. People always quick to condemn anyone with a mental problem or an addiction. They sprout wings! And halos in poems here. Showing how dense they are about Suicide and addictions both. As if there were no skeletons in THEIR closets. HAH? Also,throne poets brag how perfect their lives are. I make sure to avoid reading perfection poets. I like reality. Poets are human beings.!! Forever~ Pangie Mark Koplin August 13, 2020 at 2:09 PM I don’t see anyone as better than anyone else. We are all the same and none of us are perfect. Be well Pangie!

Jennifer Proxenos August 13, 2020 at 12:08 PM A wonderful poe, but sadly, a true fact of life - so many suicides among the young and among those with financial problems. Our cousins son committed suicide about a year ago, 20 years old, the parents do not know why - their son just left a note that he loved them. Blessings, Jennifer. Jennifer. Mark Koplin August 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM There is no way of understanding what is happening in the persons mind right when they do this. What makes sense to them at that moment is beyond our reasoning. It’s so very sad

Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2020 at 1:33 PM I REALLY like this, Mark and how you do not condemn those that choose this action. Especially the example of those who jumped from the towers. Confronted with fire, I think I would choose the same! I actually can understand a person wanting to die. Life does that to some of us . Sometimes pain, either emotional or physical gets to be too much to bear. I like to think God will be very merciful on this! Mark Koplin August 13, 2020 at 8:24 AM Of course he is. He loves and forgives all. Stay well my friend

Carolyn Devonshire August 12, 2020 at 10:59 AM The hope that comes from strong faith is remarkably depicted in your poem, Mark. Your example using the Twin Towers really drives home the message. When we do have a chance to make choices, knowing that "spring" will return and bring joy to our lives once more is so important. A beautiful poem of faith and hope! Hugs, Carolyn Mark Koplin August 13, 2020 at 8:23 AM A message within a message is what I was striving for. Thanks Carolyn

Jan Allison August 12, 2020 at 8:05 AM such am emotive piece mark, i know of the devastation caused when someone takes their own life... so many questions left unanswered and the pain of their loss never stops:-( hugs jan xx Mark Koplin August 12, 2020 at 9:08 AM It's absolutely heartbreaking. One of my classmates had an 11 year old son that killed himself because of a girl not liking him anymore.

Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2020 at 7:25 AM He did! Life and death a fine line. Thankful for those who make it. I hold the hearts of those who didn’t...who am I to judge the whys and wherefores of their deaths. Some are suicide, some are overdoses. When faced with realities over time you either harden your heart or soften it. This life is hard. Great write! Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM With open hearts we learn through time and experience. The young being the most easy to forgive. My heart remembers and is touched by each life lost partly due to someone who had a brush with fate and thankfully withstood the test. <3 dear friend. Mark Koplin August 12, 2020 at 9:07 AM So many people pass judgement which I find sick. There is only one that can judge and only one. Thanks Kim

Regina Mcintosh August 12, 2020 at 5:15 AM Wise words, dear friend - I've had family members to commit suicide and know how hard that can be for the family to accept. It is so hard to understand and fathom the reasoning. I appreciate your blessed poem. God bless you always. Mark Koplin August 12, 2020 at 5:46 AM I'm sorry to hear that such loss has touched your life. Mark Koplin August 12, 2020 at 5:34 AM Thank you Regina, I'm so glad you think so. God bless you my friend