A Wish List For the Dying
If the subject has changed we can
still recognize the location.
We are back at our favorite table,
on the patio of the Hotel Del Coronado
Both the weather and our
surroundings insist on good-fellowship.
We have a rational discussion on
an irrational subject.
Andy’s brother, Peter, a former a
minister joins us.
Past Sundays he delivered earnest
calls for good deeds and joy.
Today we three consider Andy’s
imminent passing.
Earlier the brothers had
considered what sort of service
Andy would wish to have.
My guess: He would wish for none..
Andy does not hold to any belief
that transcends this life.
He is still involved with today,
his friends and family.
Peter prefers that Andy’s passing
be marked by deep recognition.
His eulogy would present the
physician, who served his patients,
His community, and those closest
to him.
Andy fully understands that a
tribute might well serve the living.
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