Waiting In Line

I'm in the queue with the rest of you
I'm waiting until it's my turn.
To pass on through the exit door
With two choices, to be buried or to burn.

But I don't want either choice
Not for little old me.
I want something totally different,
I want buried in the deep blue sea.

I want to be taken on a boat
Out beyond the far horizon
And to be tipped over the side to sink
Into the kingdom of old Poseidon.

And there I'll be recycled by
The creatures of the deep
Just like I recycled those of them
That were big enough to keep,

And for any of my fellow men
Who in life have disliked me.
You are all invited to
Take a trip far out to sea.

Then when you get to my resting place
Feel free to play music and rave.
Yes please all of you have some fun
And dance upon my grave.

Tom Higgins