I'm working my way toward my end
I've spent nearly a lifetime being angry
just within the last year I can smile

ending my reign upon this sphere
how thunderous should I pass into the beyond
maybe I should just let things be . . . go with the flow

although I've calmed down in these, my later years
my mindset is still that of a reckless wild child
I've merely learned to keep it under control

I've some frayed ends locked inside my memory bank
still . . . it wouldn't bother me if the end came today
even so, there are things I need/want to do before my demise

if you happen to be here
as life is sapped from my eyes
be comfortably warm with the understanding
that knowing, and loving you
from that great distance
was worth more to me than all the other
kisses and midnight embraces

so, if you will, place a chilled bottle
of cheap California burgundy beside me
to speed me on my way

©May 21, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton