Hobbo's Poems
A quirky look at life from a Yorkshire poet and his dog's perspective
Suicide is painful
Dauphy: You’ve missed the boat with this one!
Hobbo: Why?
Dauphy: Suicide prevention week was last week.
Hobbo: I know, but it is such an important subject, I needed to give it some thought first.
Dauphy: Fair enough!
Suicide is painful There are people who say, confidently, no doubt, that ending your life is a coward's way out. Well, I want to die and for me anyhow, the question's not why, I need to know, how? I could jump out in front of a train or a lorry. A traumatised driver, I can't do that, sorry. Or, shed my own blood, a quick slash of a vein. It would certainly work, but I can not stand pain. Throw myself from a cliff? I have thought I might. The logic is missing, but I'm frightened of heights. A handful of pills and a bottle of booze, seems a neat, tidy way, with nothing to lose. Though what of the ones I am leaving behind? Are they better without, or is that too unkind? And what about God? If I cut short his gift and he really exists, he is bound to be miffed. So, I'm not being brave, really, I'm scared, I would end it all, but I haven't quite dared. Don't try to tell me it's the coward's way out, I'm afraid you don't know what you're talking about.
And perhaps is IS gawd’s plan.
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very beautifully thought through. Thanks, Hobbo.
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Thank you Worms. 😊
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Well done with a touchy subject 👍
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Thank you Mouse. 🙂
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Most welcome 😃
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Good one, Hobbo. Saying it’s the cowards way out shows a complete lack of understanding and empathy. I’m getting triggered just thinking about it!
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Thank you. i knew that you would understand
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Very beautifully expressed through this poem. Very much needed in today’s generation! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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