Putting an end to it all

The poem by Langston Hughes is very reminiscent of the one by Dorothy Parker. I do not know which came first

Oh the sea is deep
And a knife is sharp
And a poison acid burns,
But they all bring rest
In a deep, long sleep
For which the tired soul yearns-
They all bring rest in nothingness
From where no road returns

Langston Hughes

Resumé

Razors pain you;
Rivers are damp;
Acids stain you;
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren't lawful;
Nooses give;
Gas smells awful;
You might as well live.

Dorothy Parker