Long Life


Now that the hope for a metaphysical heaven has
Declined longevity is the new mantra, to live till
Ninety and beyond is the goal.

Everyone over seventy must do exercises, go
Early to bed, eat very little, that’s easy now that
Food is getting expensive…and be ***** free.

It doesn’t matter if the last decade is spent in bed,
It’s possible to do stretch exercises from there,
And to remember who you are is not important.  

No one talks about quality of life, I rather die on
A glorious day when sea and sky are in harmony,
Then in an iron bed in a room that has a white wall.