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No Such Thing As A Fish

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Poker on a Poet's Coffin

This chapter explores the surreal and humorous posthumous tale of poet Dylan Thomas, who was bizarrely transported back to Wales as a poker table. The speakers dissect his untimely death at 39, his wife's determination for his burial in their homeland, and the absurdity of sailors playing poker around his coffin. Combining elements of humor with macabre reflections, they delve into anecdotes about Thomas's life, relationships, and the myths surrounding his legacy.

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