Have you ever lost someone to suicide?

Question

A crowd of people gathered closely in the park,
Wearing colored beads to name the ones they'd lost.
All had come from places where the land was sere and stark,
Or sailed upon the waters where hopes and dreams were tossed.
Orange and green and purple strands, one for each that died,
Sharing hope from deepest sorrow, beacons in the night.
Yet my heart was stricken with sensed grief each time I spied
Someone bearing the mighty burden of a strand that was pure white.
These brave souls releasing doves in their loved ones' names
Made me feel connected to something beyond this;
I grew more wise, and calmer- I will never be the same,
Watching the flocks soar away, happy just to exist.

After being a part of the Walk in Remembrance with Hope for Survivors of Suicide Loss.

Anonymous · Answer

No.......

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cassie58 · Answer

Sad poem. No, but I have experienced the pain and shock of attempted suicides. To lose a child this way, must leave you in a permanent state of torture. Nice work LC.

Anonymous · Answer

No. But others will when I commit suicide. Which I plan on doing very soon. With a 9MM.

Reyvrex · Answer

Friends who experienced failures attempted; 
there were a few. But also in the attempts, they failed.

THE BANNIBAL ONE · Answer

Yes,a few,but I don't ever consider I lost them.
They are all here in one way or another.
They also are at peace.

Shazy · Answer

Yes, I have! Nice poem you wrote! Respect for the dead is very important to me so I won't write a poem in reply because my answers get deleted everyday now and I'd cry over it so, all I can say is sorry and bless the dead.

SKITTZO · Answer

No and I hope I never do.
Great poem for a sad subject.

Battle axe · Answer

hope i never do
i met a little girl and she pulled me through
lloyd was her name
now im stuck in this dam picture frame
bye

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white strands are for those who have lost a child to suicide.

Have you ever lost someone to suicide?

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