Friday, November 21, 2008

Dear Paul

Michael Altman lied, suicide is NOT painless.

For those left behind it leaves a feeling of guilt, not all that dissimilar to the evisceration of your insides by a fiery poker stick.

I weep, not for you because you are too far to hear my cries, but for those you left behind.

For your family, your friends, those who knew and loved you, and those who will never get the chance.

For your sake, I pray there is a heaven where your soul has found rest.

You hid your pain behind your precious smile and now we are all the worse for it.

You will be missed.