The Twenty-Seven Club

Twenty-Seven Club--not open to all, nor is joining top of most people's list. A club of sadness and shock midst the pall of last birthdays--twenty-eighth was just missed. Many well-knowns have passed at that young age, to a better place, fans and music gone. Rock stars overdose, leave a darkened stage fans lay sweet bouquets, and then they move on. Many don't look forward to twenty-six, so fearful it might be their farewell year. Feeling doomed to join Joplin and Hendrix, yet still infuse the drugs they hold most dear. This presents a huge conundrum to those who want to keep their cake and eat it, too. Can we feel sorrow when it's they who chose a life expecting they'll pay club dues soon. September 2, 2022 for Anthony Biaanco's The Twenty-Seven Club contest