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In Melbourne, Australia, only a few weeks ago, Chris Lovelock was arrested and held against his will for revealing that he intended to take his own life. He has a crucial and debilitating illness. He was assessed as mentally ill but no caregory could be found. He was hospitalized and released after six days! He wants to warn others.

The Arrest

Chris Lovelock had talked to a friend
About bringing his life to an end.
But the friend then betrayed him
And the cops came and stayed him
By giving him six days in the pen!

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Gershon Wolf

September 17, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Wow - cops replace the 'street psychiatrists,' as they are 'beat psychiatrists.' (In the USA, a cop has a 'beat,' which means an area that he patrols, either by foot or in a vehicle or both). lol. Thanks, Elizabeth. :) gw

Deb M

September 6, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Elizabeth you write such interesting thought provoking poetry this being another one. Enjoyed…..Debx

Elizabeth Mccann

September 7, 2022 at 3:18 AM

Oh thanks, Deb. Yeah, I keep seeing things I'd like to change but I lack the right toolkit. Frustrating!! Liz

Robert Gorelick

August 21, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Even Jack Kevorkian refused to take a life from one who wasn't terminally ill. However, I do see your point about having the freedom to take their own life. Robert

Sara Kendrick

August 10, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Whoa!! Sad that he wanted to end his life because one never knows if tomorrow will bring a change that can cure or relieve whatever was wrong with him. Enjoyed reading this informative post. Thanks for your visit. Sara

Elizabeth Mccann

August 10, 2022 at 7:40 PM

So good of you to comment, Sara. I think we need to discuss things like this. For me, it's not okay for an official to decide the manner of my demise! The argument I hear against choice is that someone may encourage an elderly relative to end his/her life in order to inherit the money. How sad. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf

August 4, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Truth is stranger than fiction, as they say. Intriguing Ink here, Elizabeth. :) gw

Elizabeth Mccann

August 4, 2022 at 10:23 PM

I appreciate your comments, G. I'm not quite certain yet what I can verse about on P.S. before entering Jack Nicolson territory. Thanks E.

Elizabeth Mccann

August 3, 2022 at 3:59 AM

Yes, sometimes we have to make difficult choices. But when there is physical pain and a terminal illness, we would not let even a dog suffer that. Depression is a different matter. I sincerely hope your friend has been able to conquer her demons! Elizabeth

Connie Marcum Wong

August 3, 2022 at 1:08 AM

Year ago when my best friend was very depressed and called to say good-by I had to take her seriously and called for help as I was 2500 miles away. They took her for observation yet wanted to keep her because she had great insurance. I flew over and met up with another friend to get her released. She forgave both of us and barely remembered the incident. Her cry for help was heard. A great limerick to ponder. Blessings xxoo

Pashang Salehi

August 1, 2022 at 5:41 PM

I am pro-choice... so let him do it... Even though, is a permanent solution to a temporary problem...

Pashang Salehi

August 1, 2022 at 11:21 PM

My dear Elizabeth... Life is a game. ultimately, in the end, we all lose. Still, in this life, we choose the games we live to play... If someone wants to forfeit early that is his prerogative...

Elizabeth Mccann

August 1, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Thank you, Pashang! My life, my choice! But then you have to go it alone. A friend may dob you in, or be in danger of being charged himself if he does not report.

Jennifer Proxenos

August 1, 2022 at 2:21 AM

Sounds a little like me we hired a walker for a few weeks after my fall, but was phoned by my specialist who said only till you have your next xrays and apointment with me are you allowed to use one and and then perhaps you wont even need it i will assess you. hugs bl4essingsw, Jennifer.

Elizabeth Mccann

August 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Thank you for your reply, Jennifer. I hope you are recuperating, maybe not even needing the walker! Often now there is so much red tape, the package itself is unusable! How can we access the benefits of society without losing sensitivity? Keep well. Elizabeth

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