Afraid

I told a priest I am afraid of dying 

That I can\'t imagine me so still

He said I know it\'s mystifying 

But the trade is to be part of one will 

 

I told my doctor I am afraid of dying 

That illness will suddenly sweep me away

She said i agree it\'s terrifying 

Which is why you should listen to my advice day to day 

 

I told a philosopher I\'m afraid of dying

That I will one day drop like a fly

He said that\'s not edifying 

Water fears being dry 

 

I told my grandmother I\'m afraid of dying 

Of my world being a hole in the ground

She said there\'s no use in talking or crying

To a woman in a burial mound