A Funeral

My final performance in life

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When I’m dead
I want to merge with ocean and sky
For my ash to fly 
			while my body bobs
As a final wish I want to burn away the lie
To swim in tears 
			as my audience sobs



When I’m dead
I want my lingering passion 
			to blaze in the night
Return to the place
			where stars burn bright
To rest once again
	in my lovers light


When I die
I want to ease softly
calmly 
into my last sigh

I want to be held
in tender arms
and witness this time
a soft song
whispering
of love 
	forever more

Then my chest expands 
and prepares
For the ultimate beat 
		to drop

The last ripple of a singular existence
Vibrating in resistance
of returning to eternity

Now

On my return to Earth
I know my death is nowhere near
I hold life as dear
As death draws me close

It’ll have to wait
I suppose—d

A reason to live, in a Portuguese forest in September 2024

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                                 What will your final performance in life look like?