A Celebration of Life
I love life, that's probably apparent
By the happiness in all my poems
When I make my final curtain call
Want the biggest celebration known
Don't want none of that mourning stuff
No sad songs, no shedding of tears
Just want some joyous good time fun
Great food and buckets of beer
Tradition says we should hang our heads
In solemn remembrance of life
But the time's they are a-changing, friends
Bring on the drums and fifes
Not saying you should have a big parade
But it sure would suit me fine
I'll try not to wiggle the coffin too much
As I do my best to keep time!
The bottom line to all of this verbiage
Is that life is a fragile thing
One day we're here, the next day gone
Just enjoy your one last fling!
© Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2012
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