June 28, 2026

"Suicide's Note" by Langston Hughes

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The calm,

Cool face of the river

Asked me for a kiss.

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"Suicide's Note" by Langston Hughes. The calm, Cool face of the river Asked me for a kiss.

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"Suicide's Note" by Langston Hughes.

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