Calymos

I met with him Over dinner. It was his birthday this week, And he is my husband's brother. He said amazing things to me, The observations of a philosopher. He said I was wise And didn't realize that. We talked of when I turned 40 and nearly died The overwhelming desire to die And the man who pushed me into it. I was looking backward. I had lived a life full of pain and sorrow, And no more. I was done. Then I lived, survived, and Was pissed I chickened out on death Choosing instead To see another sunset. Today is not much different. Looking back and seeing How hard it was And is Once again, being done Anxiously awaiting death. The philosopher