Hell
Hell is a poem written by Charles Terry Schermerhorn (C.T.S.) first published in the St. Augustine Evening Record on 7 february 1923.
Editions
- in St. Augustine Evening Record (7 february 1923 [US]) as Hell
- in Detroit News (date? [US])
- in The Hasting Daily Tribune (30 november 1923 [US]) as "Hell? No?" Says Conan Doyle — "Hell? Yes?" Say Others
- in Shawnee Morning News (11 december 1923 [US]) as "Hell? No?" Says Conan Doyle — "Hell? Yes?" Say Others
- in Erie County Independent (13 december 1923 [US]) as "Hell? No?" Says Conan Doyle — "Hell? Yes?" Say Others
Hell
"There is no hell," says Conan Doyle;
"There is," says Henry Meyers,
Interviewed in his Sunday clothes
While changing two flat tires.
"There is no hell," says Conan Doyle;
"There is," says William Lugs
Interviewed in his back yard,
While he was beating rugs.
"There is no hell," says Conan Doyle;
"There is," says Ellis Kent,
Whose house burnt down a year ago,
Since when he's paying rent.
"There is no hell" says Conan Doyle;
"There is," says Orville Lake,
Who coughs up 30 cents a pound
When purchasing round steak.
"There is no hell," says Conan Doyle;
"There is," says Nellie Dare,
Who, unbeknown to ma and pa
Just lately bobbed her hair.
"There is no hell," Bill White agreed,
And so did Norman Howe,
But their opinion has been switched—
They both are married now.
