Friday, April 12, 2019

A Final Request


When I die
Please don’t
mummify me.

No need for a
granite headstone
and floral bouquets.

Such folderol would
be a frivolous waste
of time and money.

Should I pass in the
proximity of the sea,
a linen shroud would

suffice. Dump my
remains overboard
and let the fish

finish off what is
left of me. A pyre
of blazing fire

would be a sanitary
way to go, or a
dumping of my

remains on the
high plains to
feed the maggots,

buzzards and crows.
Then, there is always
that aged and double

bonded Irish whiskey
you’ve been saving
for a special

occasion such
as this. It’s okay
by me if you pass

it through your
kidneys first.
Then pickle me

with a steady stream
and ample dowsing
of pee. The alcohol

content should
still be at a
level to do the

job sufficiently.
Just remember to
have a designated

driver on site
to get you home
legally.

Chris Hanch 4-12-19




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