Syd

Death

 

Preserve your body 
For old age 
Try to stem the rot
But always remember 
Life starts at year dot

 

Each second precious 
Every person unique 
Some are optimistic 
Seeing only sunshine 
In a world that is bleak 

 

It isn\'t about a life after retirement 
Nor about how much you earn
The only difference money can make 
Is a fancy send off
Or an expensive urn 

 

Don\'t judge others 
By how brightly their candle burns
Just remember that tomorrow 
You could be food for the worms

 

For death comes unannounced 
Unassuming
With a bitter metallic taste
Smothering light unbiased 
With it\'s hollow embrace