Analysis of Silent Homicide



Before you call him a coward or disgrace his name, before you lift your finger to try to place the blame, before you open your mouth to cast him away, stop and think about the pain he couldn’t escape. He was living each day the best that he could, he didn’t have a demon, maybe you’ve misunderstood. His kids were his everything, they were his life, i bet they wish he was here tonight. But every day he fought this battle, every step felt like a new problem to tackle. Just like you and me he’d wake up each morning, but the ride for him would begin without warning. I won’t let you say he took his own life, how could you know the depth of his fight? Yes we grieve the loss from what has been done, but can’t you see? it wasn’t him — the disease was holding the gun.


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Characters 784
Words 152
Sentences 8
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 1
Lines Amount 1
Letters per line (avg) 590
Words per line (avg) 152
Letters per stanza (avg) 590
Words per stanza (avg) 152

About this poem

I wrote this poem for my cousin who had bipolar disorder, he was a father of two, a protector, and never gave up his fight, until that very unfortunate day, he took his life.

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Written on March 08, 2020

Submitted by Tina.Zipprich.08 on March 08, 2023

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Christina Zipprich

I am a 32 year old mother of 3, and I have been married since I turned 18. I have always found beauty in words, and healing in writing. I wear many hats as a wife, mother, and employee, but my favorite thing to do for myself is write for inspiration or clarity. more…

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