"Murder or Suicide?"

 

 

“Murder or Suicide?”

 

You may be surprised to know

that when you sleep

I press my head to your chest

To be assured you have a heart

 

How can you say you love me,

but hurt me to my core?

True, your blows are invisible

My spirit is what’s black and blue

 

I blame myself

I consented to this crime called murder  

And I’ve given you permission

To prolong my death

 

The time has come

To save myself

And walk away

From my own suicide

 

Reviews

[Mr_Macbeth]

Nice, If my interpretation is correct, I can see how an unhealthy relationship can be a form of suicide. never thought of it like that, but reflecting on my own life, it brings back a lot of ghosts for me. I remember mental abuse and it's not fun. A bruised spirit is a good symbol of that. And consenting to that continuation of harm, is where we kill ouselves. Well done. Cheers,
and thanks for the review.

[verano]

I like the way you describe so succinctly this death of the inner spirit. The end of the poem has a hopeful tone in the realization that a decision has to be made to preserve that spirit.

[Mirranda]

I dont want you to die even thought i dont know you still you have a lot of reasons to live write bect please and let my know how you are feeling