Survivorman

Survivorman


by Sherman Alexie


June 8, 2009


Here’s a fact: Some people want to live more; Utah;
Strength; Deserts; Carrying; Strength

Here’s a fact: Some people want to live more
Than others do. Some can withstand any horror

While others will easily surrender
To thirst, hunger, and extremes of weather.

In Utah, one man carried another
Man on his back like a conjoined brother

And crossed twenty-five miles of desert
To safety. Can you imagine the hurt?

Do you think you could be that good and strong?
Yes, yes, you think, but you’re probably wrong.


Sherman Alexie

Posted over on The New Yorker