I should wear a permanent label
tattooed either on my back
or maybe across my lower belly
‘best before 1978’
with an expiration date:
‘useless after 2028’
a list of ingredients:
‘independent, yet social, loving,
dependable, intelligent and caring’
and notes on best performance:
‘functions best with sweets and
one bottle of red wine per day’
throw in some certifications:
‘certified lunatic’
with a warning about the risks:
‘has tendency to explode
if not handled properly’
lastly, do not forget the disposal notes:
‘when expired, do NOT discard
with trash, incinerate.’