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man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Mike, and for sharing that. Always good to hear one is not alone.

Eddie Biggins's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you, Alan.

man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Eddie. Appreciate.

Dian Parker's avatar

Bless your beautiful being.

man of aran's avatar

So kind. Thank you, Dian.

Franci Louann's avatar

Gosh...

Richbee's avatar

To those who want to go , there’s nothing left to say . They leap off the bridge. Take the plunge. A shot heard in the darkness of the mind. Trigger pulled, they couldn’t wait and had no answer to their fate. A minute or second chance was not offered. A reach to hands that failed to grasp, to hear the silence within that could not express they had a train ticket to ride and we watch them die. Why?

man of aran's avatar

Why, indeed. I've used the train ride analogy myself, a runaway train. Thanks for your words, Richard.

Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

Stark poem man of aran. This line stands out "kneeling without a prayer" as it gives a vivid and solemn answer to the difficult topic you've chosen to write about. Pushed over the limits and yet your poem deals with this in a dignified way.

man of aran's avatar

I appreciate that, Writer. A subject like this, one wonders whether it can work. Best.

Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

When you write from the heart you can write about most subjects.

Fotini Masika's avatar

Your poem is an offering to the world, Alan.

man of aran's avatar

Appreciate the sentiment, Fotini. It means a lot.

Dick Whyte's avatar

Thankyou for this. Powerful and needed.💜

man of aran's avatar

Thank you, Dick. Yes, attention must be paid, as I think Arthur Miller said.

Dick Whyte's avatar

Perfectly put 💜

X. P. Callahan's avatar

Wow.

Ronald Drimmel's avatar

poignantly powerful.

man of aran's avatar

Thanks for that, Ronald.

Ayesha A.'s avatar

Suicide is awful and we all ought to do something to reduce the rates. We need to be kinder and help others.

man of aran's avatar

Yes, very true. It’s a big discussion. Thanks for your thoughts, Ayesha!