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Sunday


08.21.16 Posted in today's words by

Cary Lynne’s most recent poem to appear here was “humour me . . . no?” (July 2016) 

Sunday
By Cary Lynne

Just at that moment
the message machine came on
and Regina’s voice said
chicken’s in the oven and dinner’s at 3.
I had a commitment
I had forgotten
I removed the gun from my mouth
and went to get dressed.

Note: If you or someone you know are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, help is available. Please contact the International Association for Suicide Prevention or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  



7 Responses to “Sunday”

  1. devon says:

    This poem is amazing. Let’s make sure we make at least one future commitment with each of our loved ones today.

  2. Bobbie Troy says:

    Wow, powerful stuff. Great piece of work.

  3. Sometimes only a couple of words can change persons life. Poignant.

  4. cary lynne says:

    thank you very much

  5. cary lynne says:

    thank you very much. Appreciated.

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