thebirdonfire.org returns to hosting student poetry, fiction, essays, op-ed pieces, graphic art, events, and various schoolyard shenanigans. We launch the new school year with a poem from blog staffer and poet, sophomore Leo Milmet.
By Leo Milmet
I wrote like a madman, hiding in the laundry room.
I ended the note with a smiley face.
Then, out of the house, and
Into the fire.
Note in pocket,
I walked him home from school.
“I love you. See you tomorrow.”
He hugged me to death, as if he knew….
I walked home, got the rope, and went into the garage.
The door opened and closed.
ERR ERRR ERRR ERRR
Then silence.
I took a drink. I tied the rope. And died.
They found me peaceful, relaxed, quiet, a
Smile on my face, just like in the note.
Editor: Bella Bier
Wow…. this is QUITE the return from my favorite writing staff. Powerful and thoughtful. Can’t wait to see what you guys have in store. I’m curious though, why end the note with a smiley face?
the rueful irony
……”He hugged me to death.”…….