How to watch your brother die

Dec 03, 2011 21:00

How to watch your brother die

When the call comes, be calm.
Say to your wife, “My brother is dying. I have to fly
to California.”
try not to be shocked that he already looks like
a cadaver.
Say to the young man sitting by your brother’s side,
“I’m his brother.”
Try not to be shocked when the young man says,
“I’m his lover. Thanks for coming.”

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21c, death, lonely, love

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vive028 December 4 2011, 03:01:09 UTC
This...is amazing. I don't know what else to say but that.

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anais_pf December 4 2011, 04:25:29 UTC
Excellent.

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createdestiny December 4 2011, 05:46:03 UTC
Damn, this is powerful.

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xanath December 4 2011, 07:37:18 UTC
What a stark reminder that the real power of poetry is the truth it shows to us.

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soixantequatre December 4 2011, 11:33:08 UTC
Great poem, thanks for sharing x

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