Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye!
See Note: A friend of 15 years chose euthanasia over cancer53 total reviews
Comment from Phillip C Kuhn
It's tragic what happened to your friend, I don't believe in euthanasia but I do understand it, it's just such a hard bitter pill to swallow, your piece was insightful and well written, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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It's tragic what happened to your friend, I don't believe in euthanasia but I do understand it, it's just such a hard bitter pill to swallow, your piece was insightful and well written, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 10-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hey Phillip...I always hesitate on this site to write anything raw and true... It sometimes steps on sensibilities... It is not my belief that euthanasia is the answer. He was a very spiritual guy read the Bible every night and still made up his mind.
Comment from jenintorre
My goodness what a tragic story although I do agree that people should be able to choose euthanasia over suffering. Very well written with very well chosen artwork. Best wishes Jen.
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My goodness what a tragic story although I do agree that people should be able to choose euthanasia over suffering. Very well written with very well chosen artwork. Best wishes Jen.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Thanks so much jenintorre... This is a very difficult subject and I am very much a person who feel that our lives are ours to lead... no judgement... within certain perimeters that is... I am always aware of the sensibilities here and hesitate to tell a truth. yours, diana
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a gripping tale of the decision of your friend, Artasylum. I cannot imagine how he felt or how those close to him felt afterwards. You expressed your thoughts/feelings well with a difficult topic. I like the color scheme & the formatting of lines. Thank your for sharing your innermost thoughts. Jan
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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This is a gripping tale of the decision of your friend, Artasylum. I cannot imagine how he felt or how those close to him felt afterwards. You expressed your thoughts/feelings well with a difficult topic. I like the color scheme & the formatting of lines. Thank your for sharing your innermost thoughts. Jan
Comment Written 10-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Thanks so much Jannypan... It was a very surreal few months. Everyone loved him and he had a heavy load to carry every day of his life... We are all selfish and he needed some peace. yours, diana
Comment from Pamusart
Hi Ana. A lot of people on this site are mentally including me Diana. I am bipolar. I would do what Ivan did if I was terminally ill and racked with pain. A very poignant sensitive write. Thank you for sharing and thank you for helping and being concerned about the mentality ill.
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Hi Ana. A lot of people on this site are mentally including me Diana. I am bipolar. I would do what Ivan did if I was terminally ill and racked with pain. A very poignant sensitive write. Thank you for sharing and thank you for helping and being concerned about the mentality ill.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Thanks so much this Pamusart this is a difficult site to post REAL life on sometime. yours, diana
Comment from Spitfire
Love the metaphor of a journey (The assigned quest is on,)
Your friend's personality comes through in his actions and dialogue. Startling use of noun as verb:You plate our last dessert. I felt your delight, then the hurt.
Outside paradox in the last line.
Some minor spags, but the story and theme make up for punctuation errors.
Favorite line:You've taken back your fate.
Euthanasia should definitely be a choice when diagnosed with a fatal and painful disease.
I hope you write some prose about mental illness and your experiences.
Interesting pen name you've chosen.
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Love the metaphor of a journey (The assigned quest is on,)
Your friend's personality comes through in his actions and dialogue. Startling use of noun as verb:You plate our last dessert. I felt your delight, then the hurt.
Outside paradox in the last line.
Some minor spags, but the story and theme make up for punctuation errors.
Favorite line:You've taken back your fate.
Euthanasia should definitely be a choice when diagnosed with a fatal and painful disease.
I hope you write some prose about mental illness and your experiences.
Interesting pen name you've chosen.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Spitfire... I'm deeply humbled by your stellar/plus-one review but even more so by the fact you understood that life has many sides and sometimes we are faced with reality. I wanted the voice to tell the truth... Every time I post something this honest I cringe. Thanks so much and again I'm grateful for your thoughts. Yours, diana
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Di. What a wonderful fulfilling , inspirational poem this truly is.
"Ivan, no matter what you choose to do,
I give you my support."
My voice went quiet until it didn't."
Wow! Bravo! Bob
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hi, Di. What a wonderful fulfilling , inspirational poem this truly is.
"Ivan, no matter what you choose to do,
I give you my support."
My voice went quiet until it didn't."
Wow! Bravo! Bob
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hey Mastery... I'm deeply humbled by your stellar/plus-one review but even more so by the fact you understood that life has many sides and sometimes we are faced with reality. I wanted the voice to tell the truth... Every time I post something this honest I cringe. Thanks so much and again I'm grateful for your thoughts. Yours, diana
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I like your style, girl. :) Bob
Comment from royowen
Brilliantly poetic way of communicating Diana, I can understand why you champion the cause of the the sufferers of mental illness. What an unusual way of ending, one must have a firm belief of "nothingness" to do that, understandable way of not having to suffer with a nasty malady, abca rhyming, articulate and super, well done, blessings, Roy
Typo : Onto the night(')s cuisine.2: to(o) tenuous to
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Brilliantly poetic way of communicating Diana, I can understand why you champion the cause of the the sufferers of mental illness. What an unusual way of ending, one must have a firm belief of "nothingness" to do that, understandable way of not having to suffer with a nasty malady, abca rhyming, articulate and super, well done, blessings, Roy
Typo : Onto the night(')s cuisine.2: to(o) tenuous to
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hey royowen... I'm deeply humbled by yourreview but even more so by the fact you understood that life has many sides and sometimes we are faced with reality. I wanted the voice to tell the truth... Every time I post something this honest I cringe. Thanks so much and again I'm grateful for your thoughts. Yours, diana
Comment from meeshu
this is a fascinating work, written as a 'day in the life', but it wasn't just a day in the life at all. the conversational language and the unusual rhyme scheme, ABCA set it apart. wonderful work from the soul, Diana.............meeshu
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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this is a fascinating work, written as a 'day in the life', but it wasn't just a day in the life at all. the conversational language and the unusual rhyme scheme, ABCA set it apart. wonderful work from the soul, Diana.............meeshu
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hey meeshu... I'm deeply humbled by your stellar/plus-one review but even more so by the fact you understood that life has many sides and sometimes we are faced with reality. I wanted the voice to tell the truth... Every time I post something this honest I cringe. Thanks so much and again I'm grateful for your thoughts. Yours, diana
Comment from Hugh McDowell
Such a powerful piece! This was tough to read. The poem flows but with such heaviness. You have borne quite some burdens. I think you channel a lot of that in your writing in a creative, positive way. Years ago a friend's mother had advanced stage cancer so bad that you could here her screaming in pain several rooms away. This was long before euthanasia was considered. I still hear her screams at times. When I was a teenager a lady on our street had a breakdown. We saw her in her bath robe walking down the middle of the road, singing "You've come a long way baby'. Scared me as I felt no way to help. Kudos on your work with mental health. Hard road that needs more support and empathy. Thanks for sharing. Hugh
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Such a powerful piece! This was tough to read. The poem flows but with such heaviness. You have borne quite some burdens. I think you channel a lot of that in your writing in a creative, positive way. Years ago a friend's mother had advanced stage cancer so bad that you could here her screaming in pain several rooms away. This was long before euthanasia was considered. I still hear her screams at times. When I was a teenager a lady on our street had a breakdown. We saw her in her bath robe walking down the middle of the road, singing "You've come a long way baby'. Scared me as I felt no way to help. Kudos on your work with mental health. Hard road that needs more support and empathy. Thanks for sharing. Hugh
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hey Hugh... I once had a poet friend who said if you want to write slit your wrists and bleed on the page... right or wrong... I'm deeply humbled by your stellar/plus-one review but even more so by the fact you understood that life has many sides and sometimes we are faced with reality. I wanted the voice to tell the truth... Every time I post something this honest I cringe. Thanks so much and again I'm grateful for your thoughts. Yours, diana
Comment from Air Spirit
Such a sad story -- about your amazing friend, who took his life due to having Cancer... I understand why he opted for euthanasia. I am a big believer in having that be an option for when you want to leave the world --- particularly when you have a terminal and/or painful illness... But, I totally understand your anger --- your hurt, your loss... and how that would probably be my first reaction, is to 'REFUSE to show him how hurt/lost I felt with the horrific news! Striking back out of the intense and immense loss you felt creeping into your heart, sinew, and bones as he uttered the cruelest imaginable words: I'm leaving you! But, I know that this will be an option that I will want to exercise, should that day come when living is too painful to go on and there is no realistic hope of that changing for the better... I do believe that people should get counseling before they are allowed to 'full fill' this death-wish, to ensure it is not on a momentary lapse of judgment or inflamed pain-passion... I am sorry for your loss -- your last line was exceptional "...
**** The love and friendship we've shared is deafening and silent***" That says it all....
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Such a sad story -- about your amazing friend, who took his life due to having Cancer... I understand why he opted for euthanasia. I am a big believer in having that be an option for when you want to leave the world --- particularly when you have a terminal and/or painful illness... But, I totally understand your anger --- your hurt, your loss... and how that would probably be my first reaction, is to 'REFUSE to show him how hurt/lost I felt with the horrific news! Striking back out of the intense and immense loss you felt creeping into your heart, sinew, and bones as he uttered the cruelest imaginable words: I'm leaving you! But, I know that this will be an option that I will want to exercise, should that day come when living is too painful to go on and there is no realistic hope of that changing for the better... I do believe that people should get counseling before they are allowed to 'full fill' this death-wish, to ensure it is not on a momentary lapse of judgment or inflamed pain-passion... I am sorry for your loss -- your last line was exceptional "...
**** The love and friendship we've shared is deafening and silent***" That says it all....
Comment Written 09-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
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Hey Air Spirit,
I once had a poet friend who said if you want to write slit your wrists and bleed on the page... right or wrong... I'm deeply humbled by your stellar review but even more so by the fact you understood that life has many sides and sometimes we are faced with reality. I wanted the voice to tell the truth... Every time I post something this honest I cringe. Thanks so much and again I'm grateful for your thoughts. Yours, diana
