with his bare hands
he began to write out
his suicide note
he had considered
typing it
so there would be
no confusion about
why
but
it seemed
rather impersonal
and
he always felt
that communications
should have
some
humanity to it
so he decided
to write it out
in longhand
but was worried
that he might misspell
some words
since he was
so used to
using spellcheck
he could
type it out first
and then transfer it
to letterhead
but
someone might think
he was forced into copying
a note that had been
typed out for him
so that was out
therefore he set about
writing the note
and
checking the dictionary
as he went along
since
it was more of an epistle
than a note
he fell asleep
an hour into the process
and
by dawn
had forgotten
why he started it
so
just
went to work
as usual
I like it… I liked how the rythem in my head read it…. It was kind a fun to read even though it’s a sad subject… By the end you relize… He really didn’t want to any way….
So – even perfectionism has purpose! 🙂
I really enjoyed this, Charles. I love a happy ending.
Wow–imagine an effort to spell out the reasons for suicide ironically saving a life! Great metaphor, Charles!
Seems very casual.Nice theme.I really enjoyed the poem especailly the ease which ran through the verse.
What a wonderful ending!
Wow– a commentary far beyond one person, Charles. Reminds me too of my mom saying, “things will look better in the morning”. nice
enjoyed it! but then I always enjoy your words.
…and because he cared how it would seem to those he left behind, he lived to see a brand new day. Yay!
this was wonderful charles..first i was shocked, then smiled, then breathed deep in relief….glad he forgot..and so thankful for spellcheck..smiles
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Beautiful flow. Emphasizes the principle of never acting (reacting) in an emotional state. Take a couple of beats, always. Also reminded me of the “It gets better” campaign.
really interesting….
ever since i started using computer i too have become quite dependent on computer to rectify petty mistakes esp. the spelling mistakes.
Thank goodness for that – if in doubt, dely 🙂
as serious as the subject matter is, i found it really funny that in the mist of trying to perfect and make it as humaine/dramatic as possible, he slept it off, and forgot all about it… thats awesome
Wonderful! Sad, beautiful, profound … True!
SO POIGNANT. I had to look-up poignant, so you wouldn’t think I am a bad speller….