Help Me To The Other Side
2-4-2 Contest35 total reviews
Comment from godlucifer
self-serve is self-righteous. what we serve is the righteous to the other side. can we self-serve our pain or can we have the freedom for others to choose for us. your poem was well describe in such few words. thanks for the read. "your so vein" means mood or humor.
your so vein
godlucifer
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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self-serve is self-righteous. what we serve is the righteous to the other side. can we self-serve our pain or can we have the freedom for others to choose for us. your poem was well describe in such few words. thanks for the read. "your so vein" means mood or humor.
your so vein
godlucifer
Comment Written 17-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thanks, godlucifer.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh, I am hoping this is not biographical. If it is, I am praying. Your brilliant little poem brings to mind the fuss over the ethical question of 'Right To Die', argued just recently in the courts here, in Canada.
Best wishes, and best of luck with the judges.
Dawn
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Oh, I am hoping this is not biographical. If it is, I am praying. Your brilliant little poem brings to mind the fuss over the ethical question of 'Right To Die', argued just recently in the courts here, in Canada.
Best wishes, and best of luck with the judges.
Dawn
Comment Written 17-May-2019
reply by the author on 19-May-2019
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Thank you, Dawn. And no, it is not autobiographical.
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I'm glad to hear it. You're most welcome.
Comment from Heather Knight
This is a tough one. Not long ago a Spanish man was sent to prison because he helped his wife to die (she could hardly move and she begged him).
Thanks for writing on this controversial topic. Good luck in the contest.
BTW, you might have given me an idea for a story...
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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This is a tough one. Not long ago a Spanish man was sent to prison because he helped his wife to die (she could hardly move and she begged him).
Thanks for writing on this controversial topic. Good luck in the contest.
BTW, you might have given me an idea for a story...
Comment Written 17-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Thanks, Maria. Please let me know if you write it!
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I will
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Help Me To The Other Side", is short, succinct and very much to the point.
Each word of this talented poet's work is woven with the golden threads of truth. To me, this is a six, but I only have fives left.
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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"Help Me To The Other Side", is short, succinct and very much to the point.
Each word of this talented poet's work is woven with the golden threads of truth. To me, this is a six, but I only have fives left.
Comment Written 17-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Thank you, Duchess!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
These eight syllables say so much about those who are in such pain that they want to go. They actually pray, "God, please take me home." The artwork is heart-wrenching.
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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These eight syllables say so much about those who are in such pain that they want to go. They actually pray, "God, please take me home." The artwork is heart-wrenching.
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Thank you, Janice.
Comment from Gail Denham
Wow - that is strong - the image and the poem match so very well. I do wonder how you found that perfect picture. And the emotion in the plea for help. Very good
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Wow - that is strong - the image and the poem match so very well. I do wonder how you found that perfect picture. And the emotion in the plea for help. Very good
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Thank you, Gail.
Comment from l.raven
Hi Chip, very well thought of my sweet friend...
and no I wouldn't...but I know people who would...
not being able to take the pain...and there are those who have...very well written...and the picture speaks for itself...love you poem...Love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Hi Chip, very well thought of my sweet friend...
and no I wouldn't...but I know people who would...
not being able to take the pain...and there are those who have...very well written...and the picture speaks for itself...love you poem...Love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Thanks, Linda.
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your so welcome Chip...love xxoo
Comment from 24chas
A poignant and beautiful write, Chip. What a question. I'm sure a lot of people will make snap judgements on it, but if you're not in the position, then it can't be answered until it happens to you. Great job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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A poignant and beautiful write, Chip. What a question. I'm sure a lot of people will make snap judgements on it, but if you're not in the position, then it can't be answered until it happens to you. Great job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Many thanks, Chas!
Comment from LisaMay
My father asked me to end it for him, when he was old and unwell and in pain. I loved him enough to want to help him but I couldn't. He was in pain of loss; he wanted to go to the other side to be with Mum. Which is possibly what is in the mind of the man in your photo. Euthanasia is a moral dilemma, clear cut for some, but I do think it should be a legislated choice available to others to make.
Your poem will make people think on their own convictions or doubts.
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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My father asked me to end it for him, when he was old and unwell and in pain. I loved him enough to want to help him but I couldn't. He was in pain of loss; he wanted to go to the other side to be with Mum. Which is possibly what is in the mind of the man in your photo. Euthanasia is a moral dilemma, clear cut for some, but I do think it should be a legislated choice available to others to make.
Your poem will make people think on their own convictions or doubts.
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Very difficult subject, LisaMay. It was the motivation for the write but I wanted to leave it ambiguous enough for it to be him asking God as well.
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Yes, I see. A personal dialogue with God.
Comment from royowen
An excellent entry in this 2/4/2 poetry contest. Pain, like heartbreak is a terribly personal thing, it can't be shared, only empathised with, it's intensity, like other emotions, is very personal, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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An excellent entry in this 2/4/2 poetry contest. Pain, like heartbreak is a terribly personal thing, it can't be shared, only empathised with, it's intensity, like other emotions, is very personal, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 16-May-2019
reply by the author on 17-May-2019
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Thank you, Roy.
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Good job,
