Suicide | Jude Chukwuemeka Muoneke

Life ended in misery
Volitionally and voluntarily
You ended it,
Why self destruction?
Reasons aren’t justifiable.

Depression dire and dreadful
Souls slaughtered, hanged, and poisoned
Kiths and kins
In pains and agony.

Depression inevitable but surmountable
Problems, sorrows, and worries abound
Job a living testimony
His, terrible and horrible
Faith, trust, and hope spoke for him.

Yours an infinitesimal stress
Yet you succumbed
Your soul summoned
in judgment,
Hell your eternal abode.

Heaven and earth frown
At your suicidal act
Reasons indefensible
Unseen powers at work.

Your life isn’t yours
And must be accounted for
Heaven and hell is a choice
Think twice, before you end it.

Poet's note: This is a socio-religious poem. It's admonishes man to deceit from suicidal act. Suicide is a sin against man and God. No matter the circumstances of life, suicide isn't an option. Life is worth living.