Desert Dweller

-thoughts on life, death and gardening.

Death With Dignity

Regardless of who you are— 
powerful politician, reclusive trillionaire,
pious pastor, or unemployed laborer—

if you die in some horrific , ridiculous way,
like drowning in a cesspool
or blowing yourself up
while building a pipe bomb,

that will be your life’s legacy,
that is how you will always be remembered.

“He was a great chef, 
but forgot to turn off the gas,” 
is probably not what you want
on your gravestone.

So pay attention to detail,
and never forget:
the Grim Reaper is always lurking,
waiting for a good laugh at your expense.

Live long and prosper!

© 2025 Bruno Talerico
Stafford challenge 205/365.
Images found on the internet.



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