Quand le pire se passe

On n’est ni ici ou ni là-bas

On n’est nulle part.

Dans un vide incompréhensible--

Tandis que le monde joue, 
Le temps s’arrête: 

La vie n'est plus.

On pense aux moments avant

Quand les choses sont plus claires

On pense que tout ira bien.

Il faut espérer et prier que

« Le Seigneur s'occupe 
   Des enfants et 
   Des imbéciles. »

Mais l’espoir est sale. 
Les prières ne suffisent pas.

Il n’y a plus rien à faire

Sauf à se rappeler et à pleurer avec

Une tristesse profonde

On crie si fort—primal et sauvage.

Mais personne n’écoute.

Personne ne comprend.

Puis existentiellement--
Seule et en silence 
On est transporté de 

Ce moment éphémère

Pour l’éternité

Quand le pire s’est passé.

« C’est reposant la tragédie, parce qu’on sait

    qu’il n’y a plus d’espoir, le sale espoir…, » 

Jean Anouilh

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"There's nothing worse than too late," Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski

"I'm Nobody, " Emily Dickinson

"Emily Dickinson 101"

"Despite earning millions during his lifetime, Robinson died poor in 1949, at the age of 71. Much of his wealth went to charities in Harlem and beyond before his death. Robinson's funeral, arranged by longtime friend and television host Ed Sullivan, was held at the 369th Infantry Regiment Armory and attended by thousands, including many stars from the entertainment industry. A eulogy by Adam Clayton Powell Sr. (father of Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr.) was broadcast over the radio. Robinson was buried in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in Brooklyn, New York.

Robinson remained a well-known figure after his death, particularly in dance circles. In 1989, a joint congressional resolution established National Tap Dance Day on May 25, Robinson's birthday. Additionally, a public park in Harlem bears Robinson's name—a way of honoring his charity contributions and participation in the neighborhood's civic life, Death and Legacy of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson."