Notice of absence from maria rk.
if i'm not responding within 30 minutes (or a few hours, depending on the time), i probably forgot about the site, or i'm super busy with life, amongst other things.
if i'm not responding within 30 minutes (or a few hours, depending on the time), i probably forgot about the site, or i'm super busy with life, amongst other things.
i always wanted a poetic death.
dreaming of icarus flying too close to the sun,
or celia cruz singing her last tune,
before leaving this world.
nobody mourning,
instead praising.
i always told myself i would never do it.
find a sturdy chair before i tie the noose,
spit out the pills before i overdose,
take out the bullets before i pull the trigger,
learn how to swim before i float down the river;
give myself a reason to go on.
i never had a poetic death.
my gravestone will have no heartfelt message.
my obituary short and meaningless.
the flowers will wilt around my grave.
and people will look down on my forgotten soul.
just another number,
just another child;
who chose a poetic suicide as their way to go.
- R.K.
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Perhaps a poetic LIFE is more your speed
Very talented
Strong message with tremendous word choices
thank you so much! and it is, now that I've grown as a person over the years, i've learned to appreciate a poetic life more.
This reads with a sadness, but remains a well penned write. A poet's death would be only recognized by those remaining behind, I do not believe (personally) it to be recognized by the person that dies. but I can understand the want. I just want to pass with family near, but yet I don't want them to suffer through loss. This write made me think, continues to make me think, so great effect with your writing as well
in the bitter weapon
autumn
lethal souce
That's Poetic ♥
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This is flawless and I agree with Peto that you need a poetic life rather than death.....this is great, i hope you keep writing!
This is a stunningly written poem.
You managed to artfully describe the desire to be a tortured artist. Much love for your mental health journey though.
thank you! much love for yours too!
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