I am aware
we may be
killed
in our beds
on the road
in some
particular building
or other place
for liberties
repeatedly taken
throughout the world
with the golden rule
which grieves
angers
and frightens me
the possible
premature loss
of my life
or that of someone
without whom
my life will be
diminished
but
despite the distraction
I have
not been excused
from
lifting that bale
and
toting that barge
to make ends meet
until such time
should that time come
when
I can
turn my attention
to making
what is rarely seen
amidst
the foolish doings
that preoccupy my species
until it is time
to join
the dearly departed
knowing the show
will go on.
