Centre Of Attention [rev.] Poem by Margaret Alice Second

Isn't it strange - whenever tragedy strikes, like
a death in the family or of a lover, some don't
immediately consider suicide - its afterwards,
when drama is over, life regular again, when
the droves of commiserating friends leave

They then attempt to take their own life but
fail, they're treated for a new psychological
disorder, suicide seems so way out of the
question, but they suddenly fall victim to
their greatest fears - of a criminal assault -

A new wave of sympathy washing over them
until monotony of routine gets them, then a
friend falls ill and the suicidee thus becomes
worthy of attention with all wondering why
everything happens to this poor victim -

Yet it seems the suicidee does not feel the
need for death during sad events, only when
life is a hum-drum and everyday grind they
start feeling overwhelmed and attract more of
the same - the question is: do they develop a

Vibration, an emotional need for becoming
the centre of attention time after time?

[28 September 2014]