Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide Note" for Kellie Jones…
““Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide Note" for Kellie Jones, born 16 May 1959 Lately, I've become accustomed to the way The ground opens up and envelopes me Each time I go out to walk the dog. Or the broad edged silly music the wind Makes when I run for a bus... Things have come to that. And now, each night I count the stars. And each night I get the same number. And when they will not come to be counted, I count the holes they leave. Nobody sings anymore. And then last night I tiptoed up To my daughter's room and heard her Talking to someone, and when I opened The door, there was no one there... Only she on her knees, peeking into Her own clasped hands ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes a haunting, desolate experience of loss, isolation, and the lingering presence of a missing child.
In simple terms: A dark, lonely reflection on loss and emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief, seek connection.
Themes
grief
loss
isolation
memory
despair
Mood
somber
haunting
melancholic
Type
Last night:1
Suicide:1
Suicide note:1
Note Kellie:0
Kellie Jones:0
Volume Suicide:0
Count Stars:0
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- creative writing
- memorial rituals
Key Concepts
poetry
existentialism
mental health
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping mechanisms help in deep grief?
- How can you support someone feeling isolated?
A Different Perspective
The content is extremely bleak and may trigger distress.