As the child outlives the father,so must the character bury the author.

“It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or die.”

“I don't want to die without any scars.”

“It turns out, my suitcase was vibrating on departure from Dulles, according to …”

“MY BOSS SENDS me home because of all the dried blood on my pants, and I am over…”