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Silence after Suicide

Alone, I retreated after suicide
Numb with pain
Unable to do
Hug by a breeze
Listened to the silence
I found peace and love abide

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After my mentor and friend killed himself, I retreated to a place of solitude. I felt love, joy and peace being alone with God.

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  • stavykm gold member
    October 29

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    Oh nothing like time alone with the Lord. I know after my son died and I went on a womans retreat I fled to the beautiful creek way down a valley through the forest. I was alone and sat with God and just wept but it was so cleansing and definitely gave me some peace. So sorry for the loss of your mentor and friend. It is so hard to lose a loved one.

    Wishing You Many Blessings
    Much Love,
    Kelle Marie


  • Cat gold member
    August 17
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    listened to the silence.. what a lovely description

    m


  • tara wilson gold member
    August 16
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    "Hug by a breeze"


    I love that line so much...thanks so much for this entry...


  • Tennessee-Joe
    August 16
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    Awesome

    Perfect choise to capture the moment. Good luck in the contest.
    Joe


  • Thomas Scott gold member
    August 12

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    A singular moment, that, and a fitting response to the prompt. The title is most arresting.

    Thanks for this.


  • Duana gold member
    August 1

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    This is very sad. I have known a lot of people that made this same choice and I feel bad for all of them- because they were short sighted and let pain overwhelm them. I am really mad at the people who instigated it though- I can not get over what a cruel hard world we live in. People who make this choice sober me up because I realize that nobody essentially cares and those who do can't do anything. Just think what that means in other situations- the world doesn't care if you are used in any way and they will watch it and let it go on. It reminds me that you have to tough and strong and on the defense. Life shouldn't be lived on the defense- but in this world it seems like it is the only way to live. I haven't yet- but for some reason this poem made me realize made I had better start.


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    August 1

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    excellent~

    Powerful and thought provoking words here
    You have been through that with your friend..
    Best of luck in the contest
    I have been back in the hospital keep me in your prayers
    Hugs
    Susan~~~


  • Melissa Burns
    August 1

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    Suicide is a terrible thing for people to go through - I went through that though I couldn't find comfort at the time, but I am so glad you had something to help you pull through again!
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