Gramercy

poem rhyming quatrains Iambic tetrameter

Gramercy

Why should I live in agony?
my life a total misery.
Because you find you can't agree.
to help me die with dignity.

Who gave you the right to choose?
whether to allow or to refuse.
To end a life of little use
I think it is gross abuse.

of your assumed authority.
To decide what is best for me,
you will not listen to my plea.
I choose death voluntarily.

I am no use to anyone.
I'm well aware my race is run
and I am anxious to be gone.
The choice is mine and mine alone.

And therefore should be left to me
But in your wisdom you decide.
I must live on in agony
You won't assist my suicide.

01/05/2009

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Reviews

[Bud]

This is a deep and emotional piece...not sure of the words to describe my feelings. Another fine piece to make one seriously ponder and think...

[Emmie]

This was deep. The feelings hit me hard, because I once struggled with, and still do, with suicide. It's not your only way out. And you ARE a use to people. Everyone on this site adores your poems, and your words. If you were gone, we wouldn't have any writing to wait anxiously to read. :) Keep fighting this, and if you need someone to talk, i'm always here.