Only Hope

Only Hope I’m an old man, but not as old as I was. I have a friend, my best friend, older than I am but older than he is, who is slowly yet surely killing himself. How do I say to him that I’ll be with him on his journey, that I don’t judge his choices? How do I thank him for being with me on my journey? What will I do when he is no longer a companion through life? Can love accompany passage into the void, the furnace of cremation, the scattering of the ashes? I have no answers. Only hope.

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 11/11/2013 9:47:00 PM

Touching ending. It's hard to think about losing someone dear. You express yourself well. I enjoyed reading some of your work. Always, Laura

Jack Jordan
Date: 11/11/2013 9:49:00 PM

Yes, it is difficult, and all too real. Thanks for reading my poems tonight... Jack

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/27/2013 4:49:00 AM

Sometimes hope is all we can cling too and where our strength comes from. Hopeful things has improved for your friend Jack ;)

Jack Jordan
Date: 8/27/2013 8:11:00 AM

I truly wish I could say they have, but no... Thanks for the kind concern... Jack

Christine Phillips

Date: 8/17/2013 9:05:00 AM

While there is life there is hope. Keep on living my friend because there is still no answers. Nice reflective poem.

Jack Jordan
Date: 8/17/2013 11:10:00 AM

It's literally a friend I'm concerned about, not myself. But thanks for the good thoughts... Jack

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/16/2013 10:55:00 AM

Jack, this poem means much to me. I am at my wits ends looking for answers... Something about your ending brightened up this moment. I'm not gonna lie. I don't remember what hope feels like. I will search. I'm sorry, I better go now... I think I hit something within myself... xox~ LINDA

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/15/2013 3:13:00 PM

this is a sad one and very reflective. I enjoyed seeing this.

Jack Jordan
Date: 8/15/2013 4:23:00 PM

It's a sad situation indeed. I wish I could do something to counter his death wish, but I can't. I've tried... Jack

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/14/2013 8:34:00 AM

Sometimes, hope is the only answer you need. This was a strong reflection here. Great job!

Jack Jordan
Date: 8/14/2013 11:01:00 AM

Thanks, Drake. I'm looking forward to your show this weekend... Jack