Help Me To The Other Side
2-4-2 Contest35 total reviews
Comment from Bichon
A very thought inducing poem. You have fit a big moral and life question in such a small poem that I'm sure many will think and come up with an answer inside themselves for.
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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A very thought inducing poem. You have fit a big moral and life question in such a small poem that I'm sure many will think and come up with an answer inside themselves for.
Comment Written 19-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thank you, Chloe!
Comment from Dean Kuch
I would not, Chip, primarily due to my personal religious convictions and what I was brought up to believe about suicide.
Would I pray for death?
Oh, absolutely.
I might even consider something like Dr. assisted suicide.
Look, even our dogs are granted mercy and compassion and given an injection of pentobarbital to put them to sleep if they're suffering.
Don't we deserve to die with at least the same dignity?
Best of luck in the 2-4-2 poetry contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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I would not, Chip, primarily due to my personal religious convictions and what I was brought up to believe about suicide.
Would I pray for death?
Oh, absolutely.
I might even consider something like Dr. assisted suicide.
Look, even our dogs are granted mercy and compassion and given an injection of pentobarbital to put them to sleep if they're suffering.
Don't we deserve to die with at least the same dignity?
Best of luck in the 2-4-2 poetry contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 19-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thanks, Dean! It's purposely ambiguous in my poem- the subject is either asking a friend/loved one/physician or God to help with the transition. I hadn't thought about the suicide bent, but it's plausible. It might be too heavily reliant on the title for the meaning.
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Anytime, Chip. :)
Comment from rhonnie69
HELLO CHIP: You sent me to my Holy Bible with this one: The book of JAMES: chapter 1: @ verse 2...through verse 4, can help you. PSALM chapter 23, can help you with your call for help too. God bless you, Chip. Cordially: rhonnie69.
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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HELLO CHIP: You sent me to my Holy Bible with this one: The book of JAMES: chapter 1: @ verse 2...through verse 4, can help you. PSALM chapter 23, can help you with your call for help too. God bless you, Chip. Cordially: rhonnie69.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thank you, Rhonnie!
Comment from Aussie
Your poem offers a tricky situation. Not many would take the easier way out. Then again, dying ain't easy, especially with constant pain (I'm no stranger to that.)Being a nurse eon's ago, I couldn't give that final jab. Bless you, K.
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Your poem offers a tricky situation. Not many would take the easier way out. Then again, dying ain't easy, especially with constant pain (I'm no stranger to that.)Being a nurse eon's ago, I couldn't give that final jab. Bless you, K.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thank you, K.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a most interesting contest entry, Chip. Your few words/syllables, as required speak volumes to readers. Your picture choice is perfect and so poignant. I understand what this poem is saying--free to leave this Earth because of illness. Good job and thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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This is a most interesting contest entry, Chip. Your few words/syllables, as required speak volumes to readers. Your picture choice is perfect and so poignant. I understand what this poem is saying--free to leave this Earth because of illness. Good job and thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thanks, Jan.
Comment from Rmocruz
You have presented a sad but true scenario in this brief writing.
The quality of life is all to important to ignore, and should be respected.
A very appropriate photo-art selection for your theme.
Best wishes with this worthy entry.
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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You have presented a sad but true scenario in this brief writing.
The quality of life is all to important to ignore, and should be respected.
A very appropriate photo-art selection for your theme.
Best wishes with this worthy entry.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from Tina Crute
I love that you're a little poem is asking us something, not telling us something. Any poem that makes a person think is good in my opinion. I especially like that it's a moral dilemma, in my opinion, you pose. How human are we and do we respond to the suffering? Are we willing to sacrifice our time and resources to help someone else who is hurting? This is a great entry for the contest as the form and content and illustration all work together to result in a creative and artistic entry!
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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I love that you're a little poem is asking us something, not telling us something. Any poem that makes a person think is good in my opinion. I especially like that it's a moral dilemma, in my opinion, you pose. How human are we and do we respond to the suffering? Are we willing to sacrifice our time and resources to help someone else who is hurting? This is a great entry for the contest as the form and content and illustration all work together to result in a creative and artistic entry!
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Many thanks, Tina!
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You are welcome, mister!
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You are welcome, mister!
Comment from estory
This says a lot in a small space. And I liked the questions, leaving the whole thing kind of up in the air; is escape possible? is it ethical? You verify the idea with that middle line, the pain is so bad. Interesting. estory
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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This says a lot in a small space. And I liked the questions, leaving the whole thing kind of up in the air; is escape possible? is it ethical? You verify the idea with that middle line, the pain is so bad. Interesting. estory
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from WryWriter
Wow! This is a thought-provoking work. I'm reminded of Dr. K. and the big debate over assisted suicide. There are no winners in these situations. Tragic, no matter how you look at it.
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Wow! This is a thought-provoking work. I'm reminded of Dr. K. and the big debate over assisted suicide. There are no winners in these situations. Tragic, no matter how you look at it.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Indeed. Thanks, Wry!
Comment from karenina
Kevorkian came to mind. As did thirty years of patients I had the honor of caring for as an RN. I will tell you they were the bravest souls -- who struggled against all odds to be...just "be"...one more day. --Karenina
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Kevorkian came to mind. As did thirty years of patients I had the honor of caring for as an RN. I will tell you they were the bravest souls -- who struggled against all odds to be...just "be"...one more day. --Karenina
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thanks for the comments, Karenina.
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My pleasure--Karenina
