The suicide rate is on the rise and we must push back against this lie that seeks to take precious life. After being asked by a radio talk show host to submit a spoken word piece, though I had several mentions in some of my works, I wrote this tonight. As I reflect on this topic deeply, I am even more sobered by the horrific fact that the current state of things in our nation are driving more people to seek means to cope and suicide will crawl its way methodically to the top if one is not watchful and prayerful. I pray that each of us will become aware of this spirit and extend prayers over our family and communities while being watchful for those who are struggling.
Suicide is riddled with illusions of outcomes that are never fulfilled
It appears to be an exit from what you feel
The pain
The anguish
The absenteeism of genuine affection
It’s a conundrum that is never-ending
So we think we can end it by no longer breathing
Becoming non-existent
Stop the thinking
Just go blank
Suicide is riddled with lies
As to why
That’s why it takes a while to try
Sometimes multiple times
It appears in your head to create a rationale to eliminate yourself
Truth will not be silenced when you die
It will still speak to you on the other side
And ask you why
You took what wasn’t yours to take
Your face was not your face
You are more than whom you see yourself to be
You are a gift beyond the pale anguish that troubles you
It is the trouble that is making you
Suicide is the voice of an intruder
One who is the coldest coward
Petrified of who you are
Of What you mean to the faces who embrace your essence
To the purpose of your existence
To the tapestry of your community
A gift from God
His grace gives you immunity
From this wretched voice of vice
That seeks to take your life
You have been graced to live
To thrive
To fulfill your destiny in this life
Dare you lay hands on yourself
You are not of those who shall give up and quit
You must fight this good fight of faith
Suicide is riddled with twisted narratives
Less you reject its voice and choose to live
To live loud
To push back the dark
To declare right now
I shall live
I shall rise
I shall fly high above the sky
I rebuke you Suicide
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