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This poem was mentioned in Wednesday's New Poems Reviews.

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Your line breaks make this poem choppy. Lengthen your lines for a better read.

Though I can see what WickedEve means, there is a certain disembodied quality obtained from the choppiness of the lines that amplifies the tension between wicked and compassionate in wanting someone dead. It seems appropriate that the lines don't flow smoothly for it is a grunting mental wrestling to wish a loved one dead for their sake while never being sure if you are selfish in this wish or not. My father was bedridden and wanted to die every time he suffered an excacerbation of his condition. I didn't want any resuscitation procedures but for that he needed a "living will" outlining his wishes in this regard. My mother refused to do it because she thought it was sinful.<br><br>

He asked me to arrange it. I loved my Dad with unusual passion for a boy and wanted him to live forever, but when I secured the legal document for him I glowed with the satisfaction of having given him what he wanted. He died 24 years ago and I still choke up when I reminisce about him. Talk about choppy thoughts and choppy speech.

I felt the same way as I watched my m om suffer with COPD for years and years. I too wished that God would take her and end her suffering. I don't think that is wrong, to wish someone a better place than they are and don't allow guilt to trap you. You are brave to expose your feelings. If only others would so kindly, this place would be a better place.

~ NJ

I'm sure many can relate to these heartfelt words and feelings. God bless.

I'm sure many can relate to these heartfelt words and feelings. God bless.

I'm sure many can relate to these heartfelt words and feelings. God bless.

I'm sure many can relate to these heartfelt words and feelings. God bless.