AFTER DEATH, a poem

AFTER DEATH

What can be expected

In releasing a soul

in death?

forever deep sleep

in constant blankness

Perhaps an hereafter

of infinite torture

the sour reward

for an ugly past life

Yet some merit better

An eternity of pleasure

to be enjoyed without boredom

in sensuous ensembles

of tasty food and good wine

and varieties of flesh

(March 30, 2017)