A Winter FarewellA Story by Adam GartonCondemned to death at dawns first light. The final thoughts of one whose life has reached a finale.I watch my killer rise from the darkness. Unable to move, I wait for my end. Incapable of saving myself from the death coming for me I languish alone. Only moments remain for me and this short life. I reflect on those whom I love. Of those who’ve loved me. I think of my mothers and fathers, who gave me form, gave me life and love. I think of the nose they gave to me when I had none. Of my fathers who gave me these dark eyes which now reflect my approaching doom. I will miss their laughter, their joy and their love. I miss them now; I am not yet gone but will soon be forgotten. I leave to them my scarf, a gift to me from my third mother. I leave behind my smoking pipe, which I inherited from my second father. I leave behind my hands and arms which I was born without, but thankfully given by my fifth mother. I feel life drain from me as it draws near. The dawn light marks my execution. I greet my death with a smile, a smile given to me by my dear first father. Sweat begins to fall from me, the time draws near. It is a slow cruel
way to end one’s life. After all, snowmen live but for a short time. © 2014 Adam Garton |
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