LETTER: Lack of Vision

I am deeply disturbed by the recent suicides of two University students. From what I gather, one of them had an illness; as for the other, I do not know why he did it. I do not sympathize with their plight, rather, I pity their lack of vision. I am ashamed about the uncertainty of my situation after I graduate in three months, but suicide has never been an option. Life is messy, but there is something innately beautiful and human in the worst of messes. The blood still courses in my veins. I breathe and the air still enters my body. I can sit and share a meal with friends, and for this I have to say that life is good. We cannot fail as long as we continue to live. Press on, roll in the leaves of life -- yes, roll in them. Around me I see pain, anguish and disgust, but in all there is a desire to live -- the strife-ridden fight for a life that we young adults have taken for granted. Do not take life for granted. Bury the grudge that you harbor for the omnipotent being who dealt you a bad hand. You have cards and that is enough. All devoted players know that if all else fails -- don't fold -- bluff. If the thought crosses your mind to take all of the beauty that you alone encompass from this world, inhale as hard as you can and let the air burn your nostrils. Feel the sting and know that this is a precious life. I feel the void for two people I never knew. If you hurt, call a friend, call a hotline or call me. We can play our cards together. MICHAEL LIPSKY College '92