Failed Attempt...Successful Reboot Comments
Can I speak to you on this lonesome night
Before cold darkness robs you of your sight
Maybe just a word or two
Before you turn so damn blue
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Though I've never 'threatened' nor 'attempted' suicide, I've had personal experiences of 'mental health' arrest TWICE 25-30 years ago, accompanied by 'forced' trips to emergency rooms. Interesting! ! ! ! bri : )
Bri, I very much appreciate your sincere honesty. And that it all had worked out for you. And that you're here to share both your wit, and your profundity, through your poetry.
I DISAGREE with Kim (previous comment) saying 'Suicide is never the answer'. It, if successful, could well be the 'answer' to a problem, and I will/would consider it for myself. But I believe one should have 'good counseling backup' to help any person considering suicide.
As a Christian, I believe that committing suicide is a violation of God's Law. However, I believe that in some circumstances euthanasia is justifiable.
2) Even excellent counselling can sometimes not prevent someone from committing suicide. But it should ALWAYS be there for that very vulnerable person.
I'd use sympathize instead of empathize unless YOU also had had depression and thoughts of suicide. I'll concede that he probably was depressed. But there is NO mention of drugs or alcohol in poem.
As a former social worker, I very well know the difference between the two words. Also, i am empathizing with him, but in that line, I am asking him to empathize with the 'sound' foundation of our long-term friendship.
I don't 'get' the last two lines. I don't know how valuable the use of 'sound' is here, and I don't think 'empathize' is used correctly unless YOU, Richard, have been in your friends condition at one time.
Bri, THX so much for your constructive criticism. 'Sound' is intentionally used as the deliberate opposite to 'unsound'. A great deal of thought was put into using this word.
I gave 3 stars though it coule have been 4. To late now to reboot my choice. It's good you were there for your friend. What has happened since? ? ?
Suicide is never the answer, no matter what the question. I'm glad your friend changed his mind about living. Give him all the support you can. Sometimes people try again and succeed.
Kim, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. It hasn't happened with this friend, but tragically, it had happened with another one.
Anjandev, this poem was very difficult for me to write. Any time I come across it, I stiill get the shivers. Thank you for reading and for your very positive response.
Successful reboot- - - - A real friend is one who provides moral support in time of dark hours.The role of friends and family is very important to help people going through depression as they may be knowing the cause of trouble.Sharing of inner fear can lighten the burden of heart.Even simple words of encouragement can take away much trouble.Thank you for sharing your poem on a critical social issue and being ready to help your friend to cope up.
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8/24/2025 2:03:12 AM # 1.0.0
Just mentioning to the 'wrong people' my thought of possibly trying suicide one day gave me some INTERESTING EXPERIENCES with the legal and health systems in Rochester, New York! ! bri ;)
If you've written any poems about those experiences, I would love to read them. In closing, I'm very grateful to you for having written such an in-depth commentary.