I’ve seen the world
I’ve seen it all
It’s underbelly
Everywhere I go
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I’ve had it all
All that money buys
Everything to include
This noose;
The use of which
I will use to end it all.
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-Gary Edward Geraci
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Gary Edward Geraci (
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- Comment from author about the poem: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 / While I was growing up, my godfather committed suicide, suicide by hanging himself in a tree. His son drove up to find his father in this condition. Permanent scars on the entire family remain.
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A sensitive write Gary. No offence, but if it was not so serious, I would say: Oh, I don't want to meet Miss Sue E. Side; she's bad for one's health!' Bit of black humour.
Funny! Yes; what else can we struggling survivors do but make light of the serious and irreversible tragedy of suicide. The world needs lots more joy and hope too; the subject matter of poem #80.
Gary,
So sorry for your godfather and the pain his family is enduring!
Having it all and yet not enough...
Having more than what we need, is a problem and vice verse!
Two suicides in one week...
...that I know of...
I’m sure there are others out there of which I’m not aware! They’re outpacing deaths of motor vehicles!
So, so sad ...
Thank you for posting the Lifeline number!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura. Attended a funeral two Fridays ago...a young police officer, 30 years old, wife and 5 children (two whom have special needs)...suicide. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard that kind of wailing and crying at a funeral. Suicide crushes the loved ones that are left behind; this scourge can’t be sugar coated or made politically correct.
I totally agree with you, Gary!
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