thoughts of suicide
hidden in the shadows ~ running
around and around
in a darkened mind
that’s socially conditioned
to think it is possessed
by a demon
resistent to exorcism ….
with a fear of discovery
of what others may think
how others may react
thoughts of repercussion like ~
loss of job
being committed
to an insane asylum
reputation
will be tarnished
with the lingering stench
of the label
mentally ill
branded across the forehead
put
in a straight jacket
get electroshock therapy
be held
captive in a drug induced
coma
and hear
whispers in the night
of words like ~
bi-polar
severely depressed
lost soul
if only
if only
thoughts of suicide
held secretly in a mind
could be brought to light
out of the darkness
be heard
without judgement
or fear of repercussion
and then helped to turn
such thoughts
into a life worth living
a mind
filled to the brim
with thoughts …..
….. overflowing with love
hope and joy
forevermore
peace out
Image & Words by ~Keith Alan Hamilton~
This poem is dedicated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, funding research, advocacy, survivor support, education, and awareness programs – both to prevent suicide and to assist those affected by suicide.
Please donate to these 2 Out of the Darkness Overnight walks that I will be doing with two of my dearest friends on planet earth. I need to raise a $1,000.00 for each 16 mile walk. Those like Madeline and Regina who know my story understand how important it is to me to raise awareness to this great cause.
San Francisco walk with Madeline Tasky Sharples
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New York Walk with Regina A Walker
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