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Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Heromaniaa: 9:48pm On May 30, 2015 |
Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, 'Good-morning,' and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich - yes, richer than a king - And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head. by Edwin Arlington Robinson. Who can say Y Richard committed suicide! |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by jaymichael(m): 11:22pm On May 30, 2015 |
You ain't gonna believe that just yesterday I was just thinking about this poem and Richard Cory, what a coincidence. I was just thinking about my own life and it's little troubles and I just thought what if I get fed up and decided to end it all just like Richard Cory? what will people say about me when am gone, especially people whom your life is what they dream about? Richard Cory, his life was envied, not his (unseen) troubles. 1 Like |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Heromaniaa: 12:28am On May 31, 2015 |
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I was having same feelings... Depressed sort of. |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Babe2sure(f): 1:26pm On Jun 01, 2015 |
This poem aptly depict the saying that, "All that glitters is not gold" People only take Richard at face value, they don't know the troubles he is contending with. No human is immune from troubles. We can't have it all. Despite the riches, and being put on a high pedestal by the public. His problems are too overwhelming for him to consider ending his life "Money cannot buy happiness" Richard committed suicide because he was lonely, socially disconnected, which in itself can be emotionally costly. He shows an happy mien in public, but he was depressed, for him to have ended it all! Heromaniaa: Heeya! Sorry OP, is it something you can share? |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Heromaniaa: 10:05pm On Jun 01, 2015 |
Was feeling depressed cos I felt that my goals weren't materialising as fast as I wanted. Babe2sure:Was feeling depressed cos I felt that my goals weren't materialising as fast as I wanted. |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Babe2sure(f): 6:58am On Jun 02, 2015 |
Heromaniaa: Don't be depressed about it. Be hopeful!. God has reasons for delaying things we want from him sometimes, it doesn't mean he is denying us. It's just a matter of time. Share your thoughts with someone/people you can trust around you, don't bottle up your emotion. There is a thread for those who are depressed at the family section. You may want to read and get encouragement from there. Cheers! |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Heromaniaa: 6:55pm On Jun 02, 2015 |
Babe2sure:thanks |
Re: Why Did Richard Commit Suicide? by Babe2sure(f): 7:04pm On Jun 02, 2015 |
Heromaniaa: You are welcome. |
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