D G Moody
I've had a question about 'Mr. Smith' in the title. It is just the title, as Mr Smith is the swimmer; and not Stevie Smith the poet, who, as we all know was a woman.
2023-02-15

arquious
That can be quite a sad impactful and resonant witness of a life, at its end ( it would seem, from the tone of the text. )
2023-02-15

jim
This may not be an appropriate comment, but,
it took guts to do what he did.

I hope I'm not misinterpreting the poem.
2023-02-15