My book of personal poems were written over a 5 year period, and deals with my own emotional experience with my attempted suicide in November 2003.
I had originally planned on writing a journal to document my thoughts after my suicide
attempt, but instead I chose to put my thoughts and ideas in the form of poetry. I never had the reason in the past to even consider writing
poems, but somehow I was able to take all of my most inner feelings and transpose them onto paper in the form of a poem, and in doing so; I was able to express what was going on inside my head and put all of my emotional pain and struggles down on paper.
I just hope that in some way or another; that by sharing my poems with other people; that
they will also have an impact on other men, women and teenagers of any race, gay or
straight.... that have gone or are now going through the thoughts of contemplating
suicide, and that you will be able to absorb some of the meaning in my poems and take
away a new outlook on life; in knowing that there are other people in the world who are
going through the same emotional anguish.
My book, My Suicidal Heart, also has several pages of "Resource and Helplines", for people who are dealing with depression and/or suicidal tendencies. There are multiple organizations, websites, contact addresses, and phone numbers for people of all ages, races, gay or straight; both national and international. For not only people who are depressed and/or contemplating suicide, but for people who either know someone who is showing the sign(s) of depression and/or suicidal thoughts; to people who have lost someone to suicide, so they too can get the help and support they need.
I believe my book, My Suicidal Heart, will have an appeal in the marketplace; not only being placed in the library of schools and universities, but also in the main stream libraries. Plus also for the organizations dealing with depression, suicide, and other mental issues; and that it would give a person a chance to see that they are not alone in this matter and hopefully incorporate the courage that I have made, and in turn get the help they need............and thereby saving someones life.
My books Synopsis:
Suicidal thinking and behavior are prevalent among all classes of society. Many cultures are impacted by the tendencies to end one’s life, despite their spiritual beliefs. The pressures of growing up are becoming more relevant in our fragmented lives. Childhood and adulthood are a war for some, and the toxic bed of pain becomes too much to handle. They blame themselves when all the burdens settle on them.
We can’t act obliviously to this rising epidemic of suicide. We need to recognize the warning signs to save someone who is emotionally stressed without any hopes of love, happiness, living life to the fullest and experiencing what God has given us, before this becomes a vicious circle.
Writing these poems gave me the inspiration and insight to enjoy this one life, and to help others by sharing them, so hopefully you can get the help you want and need.
ISBN: 1605638052 / 13-ISBN: 978-1605639055
