Suicide” (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 23, 2007

Tinka,
I have been at this place. It is very scary indeed. the only thing that kept me from really pulling the trigger was knowing the sadness it would bring my lovely daughter. God bless her. She'll never know she has saved her daddy's life many times....
"suicide is a permenant solution to a temporary problem"
This to shall pass......
With much love and empathy,

Walt

Reviewed by Richard Orey

Reviewed on April 15, 2007

Think of this, Dear Friend: God gave you life. How will you explain yourself when you tell him his gift is unworthy, that you've decided to throw it away before you've even fully unwrapped it?

As a young child I endured unthinkable abmoninations and truly wanted life to end. I didn't even know about the concept of suicide.

I'm seventy-four, now. I know that things can and do change. I know that God has a plan for me. From the life that I wanted to end came a loving companion of sixty years together. I am blessed beyond belief!

In the athletic field of Track and Sprints, the runner is disqualified when he makes a false start. He'll never know whether he could have won the grandest prize of all.

Don't disqualify yourself. God has a plan for you. You didn't ask me, but I'm telling you true from my heart: Miracles can and do happen. Give God a chance.

And now everyday, I say the words without reservation: "Thank you God!"

Richard

Reviewed by Daring Sunshine

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

When everything seems the worst, scream the loudest you can, and sing praise songs! Let God show you how Reeeeeeeeeeeeally Wonderful He created you. Look at his mercy, his grace that you really didn't deserve but got. Remember what he gave that you might have the liberty to come to Him freely, He gave His Only Begotten Son! There is hope if you believe! How about reading Psalms 118:24!
Peace&Grace,

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

YES! below I agree- This too shall Pass" Is my mantra!
It will Tink!
I feel it too, but you say it all well here~!
WE go through it for a reason, sometimes we have no way of knowing,but to KEEP on believeing!
Strength!
Geat poem, I felt it!
Hang in my sweet dear friend!
Warmly, Warrior Lady Sheeeoox

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia

Reviewed on April 11, 2007

Tinka, this too, shall pass...

Powerfully wrenching piece....I agree with Richard; we ALL face times like these. Remember where you came from (Heaven!) and where you are going (Heaven!) See? You feel better already, don't you?!

Love you - always here if you need to talk. Rhonda

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on April 8, 2007

Very heartfelt write.

Chrissy

Reviewed by Rusty Daily

Reviewed on April 8, 2007

You won't give up Tinka because you are a winner, not a loser.
Rusty

Reviewed by K. Mulroney

Reviewed on April 8, 2007

I live that mean green monster ride to. But ending the next breath will only let "it" win. A fighter we all need to be. Once in awhile the good guys win. Sad and true to life Tinka. Nice write.

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

Very well expressed lose of hope
frustration and sadness very emotional
piece life is very precious and
Suicide is never the answer to any problems!
Excellent and very profound and beautiful
Imagery and flow!!
Wishing you and your family a very
Safe and Happy Easter
Love And Peace To You Always
Your Friend...Morning Star

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

Tinka, Tinka...you express despair and defeat so well...too many of us face these sort of problems...yet life is ours...every precious second...it's enough.

much love
Gina

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

You certainly know how to get at the "guts" of life - so very, very well. R

Reviewed by Dawn Dancer Lilo (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

awesome and enthralling! the pain is there and i feel like crying

great write yet again,

keep writing
Dawn Dancer Lilo

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

Tinks you might have poemed quite a few of others same type sorrow, only you have the nerve to put it in verse. I slipped a few times then deleted, I might verse but strength is my curse, I don't die easy, neither do you, you'd never lived to ink this if you weren't a strong person

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

Tinka,
You have a masters pen, my friend. You write straight from the heart. Please hang in there, Tinka. One step at a time!

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on April 7, 2007

You've captured the state of mind of many my dear friend. Life does have a way of dishing out more than we sometimes fel that we can endure. Hang in there dear friend...prayer changes things! Great write, full of heartfelt honesty and emotion. Thought provoking!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Tinka, this was so depressing, but in an odd way I did enjoy it very much. A glimse into the mind.

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Yep Before Your Life Is Up I Will Have Predicted Eveybody's Own Suicide... Little Morbid But Moreso Romantic Write...

TRASK

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Well, you gotta live cos you still got buy me that pint of ale, or five, kate can buy dinner, paul can pay the fares, and i'll eat drink and be merry... Deal or No Deal.. Deal...

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

There's nothing stronger than the love of self. When we depend on others, or outside forces to make us feel complete, then we're in trouble.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Dear Tinka,

You are loved by many ... never forget that, Okay?

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Poignant and deeply felt expressions of the struggles we all face surviving and coping in an ever-increasingly dark world. Sissy, you have deep flowing rivers of conviction. The storm will pass! Love from big bro ...

Light and Wisdom ...

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Money is the coruptor of sane thought... hold on Tinka, never know when silver will rain from the heavens.

Scary but honest write

Reviewed by William Haynes

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

I relate all too well to your words. a stunning poem
Bill

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

The only thing that will always bring back
The smile in times like this is Your love

Love is a many splendored thing.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

We all have moments like this Tinka and you have captured the feelings of dispair really well. However we need to remember the ones who do love us and hold to that above all else.

Fee

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

Tinka,

Please, please tell me you're okay: suicide is not worth it. To me, it's selfish: YOUR pain may be over, but to those you leave behind, theirs is just beginning....you're in my prayers, sweetie.

((((HUGS)))) and love, Karla. *tears*

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

An intriguing composition... “Suicide” makes me think on the positive way, once the matter dealt in it is more finance's related.

I have enjoyed the reading of "“Suicide”".

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

(((HUGS))) and prayers; hope you are okay, Tinka; you have me worried! :( Please take care of yourself!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on April 6, 2007

I have heard that suicide is unpainful...tell that to the left behind.
I have heard that suicide is the cowards way out...tell that to the poor wretched by terminal cancer begging to put an end to the pain.
I have heard that suicide is the daughter of Desperation and Solitude.
When those thoughs come one most search for two embracing arms to get protection.
Suicide isn't unpainful, no way.
Georg