One in the Chair, One on his Feet, and Two in the Trash

By James Tarte

One in the chair, One on his Feet, and Two in the Trash

Stuck in a room surrounded by ash.

 

The one in the chair

He should just stand.

Just push himself up

Because he can.

 

Or don’t stand

Wait like the two in the trash

Stuck in a room

Surrounded by ash.

 

The one on his feet

He should just sit.

Just fall down

Lean back and commit.

 

Or don’t sit

Wait like the two in the trash

Stuck in a room

Surrounded by ash.

 

The two in the trash

Say goodbye.

There is no option

Except to die.

 

Stuck in a room surrounded by ash

Hamm and Clov leave the two in the trash.

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2 Responses

1. Steve Berr says:

   March 2, 2013 at 12:57 pm

   Nic poem, but I still don’t understand the play

   Reply
2. Jason Harrow says:

   March 4, 2013 at 9:53 am

   I vote for this entry.

   Reply