William Kelii Kekaula Poet Sonnet

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Suicide Riposte

In midst of evading sounds and shadows
Lurks the soulless in search of reasoning
Whilst in the fullness, a youth bud still grows
Yet heard less, seen less, and not be wanting.

Death be heard, death be seen, what does it mean
The dearly departed, was it so dear
Having lived those years till age of nineteen
And suicide caused the family smear.

A precious life gone, was it worth the price
For whilst that soul lived and was being ignored
Gladly chooses a way, self-sacrifice
A soul leaves behind a life as pictured.

In midst of evading sounds and shadows
Lurks the soulless in search of reasoning.


Date: 06/24/2019


***NOTE: I extend my appreciation to all soupers for choosing 'SUICIDE RIPOSTE' as your 2nd most FAVE poem, My Heartfelt Aloha, indeed!

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Jan Allison July 15, 2019 at 7:56 AM Bravo for tackling a subject which many shy away from William it seems suicide is a taboo subject for many. After the suicide of a local girl I wrote a poem called being bullied . Will try and write for the contest but I struggle with sonnet form. Hugs Jan xx William Kelii Kekaula July 15, 2019 at 8:06 PM I am grateful for your understanding and welcome your forthcoming entry ~ William

Anisha Dutta July 14, 2019 at 11:17 PM Why young guys choose suicide ! So shocking ! Those who lose Dear Ones know the suffering. William Kelii Kekaula July 15, 2019 at 1:19 AM I am appreciative of your shared commentary ~ William

John Gondolf July 4, 2019 at 7:15 AM A wonderfully written sonnet on a subject that many don’t speak of out loud. Your thoughts are deep and even more so for those who know families that have suffered through this. Nicely penned, William. William Kelii Kekaula July 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM My thanks John for your valuable and astute contribution ~ William

Connie Marcum Wong June 26, 2019 at 2:08 PM Emotional pain more so than physical is the cause for many young people to want to leave early. Subtle signs are usually present but go unnoticed. The more we speak about suicide the better we will understand it and possibly be able to help those with the greatest need. Your poem is powerful and profound. Bravo! : ) William Kelii Kekaula June 26, 2019 at 2:18 PM Much aloha to you Connie as I've been under the weather for a week stretch plus, need to concentrate on the contest, post when I can--but always will find time for my friends ~ Mahalo William

Gregory Richard Barden June 25, 2019 at 5:17 AM Superb write, my friend ... wonderful imagery, powerful phrasing and impact, excellent flow and story, and a topic we do not approach enough, in my opinion, (and whenever I DO, I rarely get comments). We MUST talk more about it, or we'll never change it. This is going to my favs, (and I don't do that much, lol). Keep up the fantastic work, William - good, good stuff! :-) William Kelii Kekaula June 25, 2019 at 12:47 PM My heartfelt thanks for your exhilarating commentary. 'Tis true that comments will be few and far in between on such subject matter, for even what is swept under the rug, will sooner or later, still be swept clean ~ William