No death wish for me.

My brother Bruce ended his life. Six years ago today. On his birthday. Bruce died accidentally. Though I suspect it was more. He fell  in the bathroom. And cracked his skull.  Bruce was in declining health. And seems to me that he had a death wish. He wanted to die. He was ready to die. So many ways to commit suicide. And still make the death look natural. Or accidental. Our father committed suicide. No doubt about it. As for mother, she was ready to die, too. At age 88. She had enough of life. And was blessed with a strong will. Possibly, she willed herself to die. Meanwhile, I’m in love. With life. I wish to live forever. –Jim Broede