This Poem was Submitted By: arnie s WACHMAN On Date: 2002-05-11 16:28:22 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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INTO THE DEPTHS

INTO THE DEPTHS She is just 66 My age My patient…she looks 20 years older 10 years ago she found      her son hanging from a rafter Ever since that day Her life has turned into hell A life of blame  A life of retribution Shock treatments and      anti depressants haven’t worked She has slid backwards into her own nightmare “I don’t want to go on” she said, “Life for me isn’t worth it.” I told her that she would leave a legacy behind Those close to her will blame themselves She knows I am not giving her a guilt trip “I guess I’m selfish” she went on I didn’t know what else to tell her All the encouragement to stay alive doesn’t work Therapy doesn’t work Maybe her suiciding will      For her…

Copyright © May 2002 arnie s WACHMAN

Additional Notes:
This is a true story. Those of you that have been there will truly understand. All others will have empathy (I hope). Please understand my dilema of the last lines.


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