Apricot Tarts

As I lie here on my death bed
Feeling the last beats of my heart
My only regret is, I didn't close
The lid on the apricot tarts

Sounds like a kind of trivial thing
But to some, it's a big faux pas
Little things are very important
To me, that's a major flaw

In the great, overall scheme of things
So they're not as fresh as alleged
I'll eat those things any way they come
Don't mind if there's fur on the edge

I think they call it **** retentive
And applies to so many things
Like how dishes are placed in the washer
And how you must rinse everything 

I really do feel sorry for these people
They need to start enjoying their life
Stop worrying 'bout all those silly things
In Heaven, there's none of that strife!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 5:25 AM
I can't understand people like that! I know a couple! Yes, enjoy life, and not worry so much about those small littel things that of course will not last! Listen, I love your work. You amaze me with your progress. I promise I'm not forgetting about you. I've just been quite busy figuring out my crazy life. This reminds me to ENJOY life. Love ya! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 7:03 AM
Please, please, please, not to worry, dearest Laura, I will wait forever for you, my sweet friend! Love ya... Jack xxx
Williams Avatar
August 14, 2012 at 3:17 PM
jack, you could always have kept them on a low light...David
Ellison Avatar
August 14, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Sorry about the rant... one of my pet peeves! LOL Thanks David for dropping by again! Cheers, Jack
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