A List For a Life Most Lived - Didactic

Take to the birth canal to climb out Don't hurt mother or her humble womb Leave the cervix intact, alone Climb into the light through tears See it for what it is and move on Grow from a child into life alive Become a teenager wise, clear eyed Watch out for criminals with knives Keep your undulating travels straight Stay awake, alert and vital Take to the grave but never die Be alive until it is your time to go Go where no man has gone before Take me with you because you can Take me because you know Take me because I said so Let go because you should Let go because it is time to Take to the birth canal again if you can Tell your mother and a friend or two Speak gently in a tone they understand Hug them if you want to (You may never come again)