Gladstone's Book of Poetry

Suicide Is Painless

2010-08-10T13:57:00.004+01:00

Written by Gladstone
9th August 2010

I remember the first time I heard the phrase "suicide is painless"
I thought that surely that would all depend
On the method employed and the amount of suffering endured
And how could anyone ever be sure?
And what about the people who held the victim dear to their hearts?
I'm sure the pain would cut them in half
This person that they loved, cherished, admired and adored
Chose to end their life and close the door
On everyone and everything that they had ever liked or loved
Because the darkness had became too much
Whether it was money problems, love life or maybe something else
Instead of working things out, they chose death.

I've sometimes heard people claiming that suicide is the easy way out
I think that would make me scream and shout
If someone close to me couldn't cope and had chosen to end it all
It makes their problems seem so small
It suggests that suicidal tendencies are just so insignificant
But we're talking about mental health
It's a complex subject that very few seem to understand
And I hope you are never dealt that hand
Because when the darkness descends on you like a deep thick fog
Life can become such a tiresome slog
Whether it is money problems, love life or maybe something else
Instead of working things out, you might choose death.

The Lowest Common Denominator

2010-08-09T13:07:00.000+01:00

Written by Gladstone
6th August 2010

Everyone keeps waxing lyrical about these skinny models
They're apparently to blame for the nation's eating disorders
Some would have us believe that being overweight
Is a healthier way of life and obesity is great.

How many times have you heard "big is beautiful"?
More like "big is heart attack inducing".

I'm sick and tired of the next big health scare
Before it's even happened I'm telling you I won't care.
Mad cow disease, bird flu, swine flu, old news
Hyped up media vultures who need something better to do.

How many times have you seen the word "CRISIS" in big bold letters
When the words "minor situation" would have served better?

The media is the lowest common denominator
No longer news reporter, more story creator.
The media is the lowest common denominator
He'd sell on his mother, the little fucking traitor.

Ruining lives as a hobby and a chosen career
Sensationalising the smallest little thing to promote a state of fear
Bread and butter to these blood sucking vampires
Falsehood after falsehood, sit back and see what transpires.

How many times has a blatant lie destroyed an innocent man?
Job, family, friends all gone because of a fucking media scam.

The media is the lowest common denominator
No longer news reporter, more story creator.