Satire Poetry posted August 18, 2014


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senryu (Stephen King: Dead at 66...)

by Dean Kuch

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My death was a hoax,

but sure fun while it lasted —

Stephen Edwin King



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Write a 5-7-5 Senryu dedicated to a person, place or thing. Here's a chance for you to praise your favorite food, or honor a loved one! Have fun!

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News of author Stephen King's death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However, the August 2014 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax, and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the author of the Dark Tower and Carrie is alive and well!

This senryu is not a quote by the author. It is only my interpretation of how he might respond to the hoax. Hence, the author's notes...
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