Ah, the question of the decisions and the ‘what ifs’.
This is a constant companion in our lives, deeply connected to the feeling of regret. What if I had made a different decision? What if I had dared? What if I had kissed her? What if I had left her? The decisions we didn't make that we will always question and regret to the end.
Because as it says so beautifully in ‘Take on Me’ by A-ha: It's no better to be safe than sorry.
After reading ‘Choice’ and ‘The Bluest Eyes’ I have the feeling that we share similar thoughts and motivation to write. I am very excited to read more stories.
I just want to explain to you that it is not courage that causes the suicidal person to go through with it but simple cowardice, fear of facing the consequences of the next minute,hour or day. It takes courage to live and keep going on regardless of life's downs. It's dangerous to an unstable mind to label suicide as courageous. I hope you find the courage in you to admit that I am right.
First time I’ve read you. What I especially like is the simplicity that brings me along with it, and does not condescend or pontificate about life or death drug use or suicidal thoughts.
I get that this is fiction, coming from the mind of a fictional character. That said, I don’t think you as the writer are romanticizing suicidal ideation.
I am mostly a poet hiding behind a newsletter,but it’s brought me out front. Check it out. From the Horse’s Mouth.
It’s also difficult to be a therapist in this day and age. Not at all romantic. Can be deeply rewarding, but life and all got too hard for me. Writing has always been a personal calling for me.
I wrote this yesterday: A sense of irony, where did that come from, along with an evolving sense of humor?
Peter, deep thoughts there. I've always thought that choices in life, so many times, boil down to being decisions. A decision of don't or do, yes or no, move forward or go back. A choice is something you pick from various options, but a decision seems to be much more finite and can often be made where there are no perceived options. That might not make much, just thinking out loud. - Jim
Ah, the question of the decisions and the ‘what ifs’.
This is a constant companion in our lives, deeply connected to the feeling of regret. What if I had made a different decision? What if I had dared? What if I had kissed her? What if I had left her? The decisions we didn't make that we will always question and regret to the end.
Because as it says so beautifully in ‘Take on Me’ by A-ha: It's no better to be safe than sorry.
Thank you for this excellent story!
Hey Sergej, nice to meet you here. Thanks for giving this a read and for your support, means a lot. Stoked to know you enjoyed the story!
Oh no, the pleasure and the thanks are all mine!
After reading ‘Choice’ and ‘The Bluest Eyes’ I have the feeling that we share similar thoughts and motivation to write. I am very excited to read more stories.
I just want to explain to you that it is not courage that causes the suicidal person to go through with it but simple cowardice, fear of facing the consequences of the next minute,hour or day. It takes courage to live and keep going on regardless of life's downs. It's dangerous to an unstable mind to label suicide as courageous. I hope you find the courage in you to admit that I am right.
Thank you .
Hey Theresa, thank you for reading and for your comment.
This is a work of fiction. But maybe you are right. Suicide is a difficult topic.
Oh, and I usually don’t like short stories. Fixtion that is real I can live with. Must have Accidentally on purpose misspelled the word.
First time I’ve read you. What I especially like is the simplicity that brings me along with it, and does not condescend or pontificate about life or death drug use or suicidal thoughts.
Hey Marilyn :)
Thanks for stopping by and giving me a read. I hope you enjoyed the piece.
I get that this is fiction, coming from the mind of a fictional character. That said, I don’t think you as the writer are romanticizing suicidal ideation.
I am mostly a poet hiding behind a newsletter,but it’s brought me out front. Check it out. From the Horse’s Mouth.
As a writer I certainly did not attempt to romanticize suicide. It's a difficult topic to write about however.
I will take a peek at your page! Can't wait :)
It’s also difficult to be a therapist in this day and age. Not at all romantic. Can be deeply rewarding, but life and all got too hard for me. Writing has always been a personal calling for me.
I wrote this yesterday: A sense of irony, where did that come from, along with an evolving sense of humor?
Excellent writing, Peter, and a pleasure.
Thanks C.J. :)
Gotta get back over to your page soon!
Thanks, Peter. You’re always welcome.
Peter, deep thoughts there. I've always thought that choices in life, so many times, boil down to being decisions. A decision of don't or do, yes or no, move forward or go back. A choice is something you pick from various options, but a decision seems to be much more finite and can often be made where there are no perceived options. That might not make much, just thinking out loud. - Jim
I actually think that makes a lot of sense Jim, thanks for reading and the comment.