suicide

it's the "cide" that makes the word so furious, harsh.

"sui" is misleading, soft.
like the word "why" when whispered in question form.

the act of killing oneself. is it implied that suicide only kills one person.

that implication is wrong.

while the people at your funeral today will be alive, breathing air - a part of them has died. and just like you, that part can't be brought back.

dave szalay
1968-2006
may your soul be at peace