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Hemingway Tried First
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Hemingway Tried First

Years ago the famous writer,
near despair, his latest book
mocked by the press,
his brain fried
by electricity,
took to deep thoughts
of death.

Frantic he became, his
Self-respect nil, his
Drinking, out
Of control, he didn’t
Much as plan but
Decide.

His old legs could still run,
And when the Piper Cub laid
Down quietly, he
Hopped out first, as usual,
But didn’t
Wait for the props to still.

He stumbled then lit out
The propellers
Whizzing their
Deadly grave.

A lopped off head
Would be quick,
And his pain
Would be over.

Yet his friends were faster,
Their running styles compact
And swift, their tackles
Sure.

Clumped under their body
Weight, he heard the whirr
Above, the death-shaped
Props just feet
From his destruction.

He’d try again,
And his bearded
Face was resolute.

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 Reviews of "Hemingway Tried First"
Reviewed on November 7, 2007
Larry,

Someone determined enough to die will find a way--have even seen people will themselves to death. They give up. Fortunately, in my case, I never carried through. Look at what I would have missed out on: my words, for one! Sadness in these lines, well penned.

However, I don't think Hemingway was the first: I think Judas was, when he hung himself after betraying Christ with a kiss. Could be others, earlier than that...

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on November 7, 2007
Your poem is food for thought, for a lifetime. The direction of our life is our choice, and sometimes the choice will end with our death - be it through stupidity, carelessness, or our own hand.

Kathy


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