He died for love that’s what they said.
One so young and full of hope,
Why did he take his life anyways?
He had it all, including friends
Two parents who loved him.
When he was around the good
Times never end.
What had made him take his life?
She had ended it all with a small knife
That she left for him, a birthday gift.
A final letter with my answer
This is what I had to read.
“They don’t know the reason but you
my love know why. Why I choose to
say goodbye this night.
I died for love and a broken heart, all
Because I could not have you. You left me
Here all alone, what do I have left to show?
You were the only reason I could not go on.
I loved you with my final breath and I am
Sure for much longer. Know this that in death
I showed you how much I really wanted us again.
You did it and you might as well as held the knife
The one you got me for my birthday. I know
I am crazy but now I can be with you forever.
Can you feel me I linger around and will always.
I did it because you love me not, well not the way
I love you. Good bye, you did this to me.
Tell my mother I’m sorry, tell dad I’ll miss him.
Tell Jeff he was my best friend,
Tell your self to love again.”
This letter was found held in dying hands.
When I said I did not care, I lied now he’s gone
And I will miss him. His life is gone his soul is free,
While I am left to feel the grief and live alone.
I know I could not change it but I know
It was because of me.
Author notes
I was 17 when this happened. Wrote it shortly after.
It is not the real letter, but for the most part what it said.
In a list
A contest entry
- A Good Old Poem, from younger years by Violinstrings.
650 points, ended November 15, 2008, 32 entries
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this is sad but true
great job
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Hello again...hmmm, this seems endemic of our society somehow..it's tragic not only for the taking of a life but for the guilt left behind veiled as passion.Beautifully written and thought provoking..I can see I'm just gonna have to keep coming back to your pages agin and again..all the best,
Lisa
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Thank you, this is something I wrote a long time ago. I think in high school. It is sad but you see it all to much. Thanks again.
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so sad. and sweet.
omg thats so sad but yet sweet at the same time. sometimes its just hard
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WOW.....this is so sad!
This was probably the saddest thing I have ever experienced. For you, I am so sorry. You hear of things like this happening, but you found a way to express this to hopefully help your grieving process. I wish I were there to give you a big hug. Amazing piece.....I'm going to applause it, because it was real, VERY real, and to a point, amazing. Keep strong girl....*hugs*
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Is this something that you made up or is it inspired by something that happened? Breath, this time, not breathe...
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Ooh, wow ... heart wrenching
Great job!~
~Ryan~
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This is a heart breaker.
You have a talent for writing this poems about feeling.
You gave me some beatiful and depressing images but it's still an amazing write.
Thank you for sharing it.
~Kaitlin
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oh my, thats terrable...so sad, I have tears in my eyes. Please dont blame your self...
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"I know I could not change it but I know it was because of me." Out of all of this piece... that part crushed me. Perfect ending to a tragic story. I hope you can one day stop blaming yourself.
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amazing write
that was terribly sad but so full of emotion, andi agree with the previous person that you described the guilt and selfishness very well. a great write!
love, thora.
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Gosh this is so sad!
You did an amazing job getting across such terrible emotions - despair, guilt and abandon!
Also the selfishness of suicide was very well articulated and the guilt felt by those left behind. I also detected a subtle understanding though which made the piece very poignant!
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