This business of
drawing a last breath is no joke,
It’s a serious matter,
make no mistake.
There’s so much hot
soup still steaming
At the bottom of the
bowl,
So many laughs remain
at large,
Awaiting apprehension.
An army of metaphors
are left unmixed,
And the very next
moment is now standing in the wings,
Just dying to burst
forward with its’ wild surprise!
So, stick to your diet
while you compose,
And revise once more
your big exit line,
Stay on your treadmill
and ponder
All the kisses you
have left to plant.
Because it’s a serious
business
Drawing your last
breath,
Make no mistake,
It’s no joke.
The two old-timers in Francisco Goyas' sardonic but life-affirming painting above have got the right idea, while there's soup in the bowl, keep eating!
