I must not let the mere thought of death
steer me from living
when, indeed I greet the earthly worms
I’d like to think my time here
was worth every moment
successful in being me
whether I chose to be a drunk
or a prostitute an artist or a poet
or simply a good person who just loved, love
when I am gone I will never know
because…
my finale will be left
with those I leave behind.