STRIKE
I promised her she’d regret leaving
me, so when I’d collected enough pills I dissolved them in my morning coffee.
Bloody doctors and a stomach-pump put paid to that plan.
I faint at the sight of blood, so
knives are out of the question, I’ve no idea where to buy a gun, and the gates
to the canal towpath were locked.
So here I am on this railway bridge,
sitting with my legs dangling over the edge, waiting for a train, and I’ve just
remembered the drivers’ strike. Who would have thought it would be so flaming difficult to
commit suicide?
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Another story prompted by a photograph on Rochelle's blog https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/ , from whence you can follow the link to read how other Friday Fictioneers interpreted C E Ayr's photo.
Oh, Liz, so clever! As morbid as it was, I loved it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen - I did wonder whether it was too morbid!
DeleteMorbid but darkly funny too. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it, Iain.
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteI'd say someone up there doesn't want him to commit suicide. Dark humor well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
His guardian angel is working overtime!
DeleteI suspect he's not the kind to make a plan and stick to it. If he could see the funny side, I think he might change his mind. Good one, Liz.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't sound very determined, does he?
DeleteI guess he is not the ending type. Hope he turns over a new leaf. I liked the matter of fact style, though.
ReplyDeleteThanks Neel.
DeleteOh dear, who'd have thought that all these strikes have a positive side? Great story, Liz.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the funny side is the only way to stay sane on occasions.
Deletejust saved by the bell ...er, strike. well done.
ReplyDeleteDEFINITELY A LAST-MINUTE REPREIVE.
DeleteHopefully they've gone off the whole idea by now.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too - think of the mess!
DeleteMost people don't really want to do it... i hope the difficulties put an end to the plans.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that he was found the first time gives the game away.
DeleteClever and very timely considering the absence of trains from my station yet again this week!
ReplyDelete...when I grow up! My tale.
I hope you don't resort to suicide out of despair, Keith!
DeleteDisturbing, but very clever. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley.
DeleteThat was well told - darkly comic
ReplyDeleteThank you Dahlia.
DeleteYes, darkly comic and eventually, he should give up on giving up... apparently life wants him to stick around!
ReplyDeleteIt would appear he is destined to have a future.
DeleteYou've nailed dark humour with this one, Liz.
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Thanks Susan - I wonder sometimes if my fiction reflects my mood of the day!
DeleteMy goodness, I hope she takes this as a sign.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely looks as if Fate is saying 'Don't do it'.
Deleteshe got lucky... good for her.
ReplyDeleteLet#s hope she recognises that fact.
DeleteFunny, but sad. Hopefully, she will take the hint!
ReplyDeleteOh I think she will, especially as I might expand the story1
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