At 27 Years Old
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a dismal cultural phenomenon
created the worldwide 27 club
that consists of a list of dead members
popular musicians, actors, celebrities and others
who died at 27 years old
storms no longer shake the ocean of their sleep
some passed because of drug
or alcohol abuse
homicide and suicide
or traffic accidents
and the wheels of time roll and cease
I am so saddened that the list of names
includes many I admire and adore
Brian Jones, Jimmy Hendrix, Janice Joplin
Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse
and so many more . . .
now, memories on the roadmap of time
voices that burned like bright flames
how, why did they all manage to die at 27 ?
is it a secret cult ?
is it a mystery that will never be solved ?
and who is next to make the list ?
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September 05, 2022
Poetry/Free Verse/At 27 Years Old
Copyright Protected, ID 09-1485-445-05
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, The 27 Club
sponsor, Anthony Biaanco, Judged 09/26/2022
Honorable Mention
Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2022
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