‘Excuse Me for My Suicide’

By Art of the Diver

Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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As writers we have the ability to voice our views on practically any issue we consider relevant or worthy of our passion, to an often unseen audience who confirm the need for love, life, happiness & positive change. In my voice, from within the passion I have as a writer, parent & youth advocate, this piece is dedicated to the greater awareness of youth suicide in our world.

 

"Excuse me for my suicide"

but too many look away in shame

or lower their heads in silence

but never cover your eyes

from what should be seen

speak in your strongest voice

and say what should be said

try to look at the cause and recognize

that it’s clearly something more

than just some crazy mixed up kid

yet we ignore the failure buried in such apathy

most no longer know how to stop their fall

don’t see the dangers of their youth

in fact, it’s probably fair to say

that many kids aren’t known at all

so help them work through their fears, their pain

ask each day, “Are you really okay?”

and let them know how loved they are and why

build their confidence, their self esteem

help them build on their strengths today

give them reasons to endure and to achieve

and when they fear the things sent to test them

show them that you had to face those fears too

how they taught you to believe in life

helped you believe in you

believe in butterflies and angels

believe in what it means being true

teach them to believe there is no failure

if they believe in living life

in everything

they try to do…

 

                                 *~ Pearldiver ~

   Copyright © 2015 Art of the Diver with all rights reserved

Certificate 12
Poem
Those Small Things That Count
Crime
Love
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Deliberately Ev... on

This is a lovely poem with real care and feeling. Thanks for sharing.

The beat of your heart is the mellifluent rhythm to my soul.

Submitted by Art of the Diver on

Cheers for that Holly, I don't know what the UK stats are in regards to youth suicide, but NZs stats are among the highest in regularly surveyed countries. A very poor fact given our 4.5mil population and highlighting a greater need exists for youth aid and support services. Where ever in the world the problem exists though it is tragic by any measurement and such a loss of young talent. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on this piece... you take care

Rob

Submitted by tibi popovici on

i think suicide its part of the human collective psychic. will ever change our mind? can we quit the frustrations by will?

hard to acuse, easy to excuse
this is what i got from this poem, Rob.
which is nicely writen

T.

Submitted by Art of the Diver on

You're probably right in that respect Tibi, but I question the prevalence of suicide in the collective psychic of those going through adolescence. When a 12yo believes that the only answer to what they perceive to be an unteniable problem is hanging himself, then something is failing bigtime. As always, thanks for your well balanced thoughts and comment T. Appreciate your input

Rob

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A good take on the Inspiration Point, Rob, with its positive message which is so refreshing. A delight to read.

Best wishes, Luigi

 

Submitted by Art of the Diver on

Thank you very much Luigi. I was lucky that particular IP fell right into my lap while I was contemplating doing a piece like this one. They are always a good prompt and seem to always cater extremely well to the different perspectives we each have as writers. Cheers for your positive comments Luigi

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Some perceptive points of understanding of the struggles of teenage years. So many are afraid to try to teach their young anything, and afraid to get close even, and listen and understand and share and love. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Art of the Diver on

Hi Rhiannon,

I always wonder about that common excuse about being afraid to try teaching their offspring, it's either a total copout or an admission of their own lack of responsibility in bringing them into the world in the first place, I believe. It's real easy to be apathetic when something is challenging and requires the effort to step up, but apathy is a negative approach & the problems facing the bulk of young people require positive action, which of course, is generally absent in the lives of those who choose to be negative. It's pretty sad all round, isn't it?  Thanks for reading this piece and your fine comments... take care

Rob