l'ultimo

An earnest appeal
to all those
who feel,
that they owe
me an obit...

When I pass on,
do not sob
or make it a habit
to think of me
and grieve…
cause I wasn’t forced,
but chose to leave.

Instead,
just abide by
my last request
and look
for my favourite
tome or omnibus
and bury me in
the pages of that book.