(Epitaph)

How Much Farther Away Could The Jannah Be?

How could I possibly be surprised,

If I died … this time?

Even a cat only has 9 lives.

In retrospect

I’ve dodged Death so often

I should pre-purchase my coffin.

I should prepare where I plan to leave my remains,

Minimize my losses and maximize my gains.

I should write my own obituary so I don’t have to worry

About which cemetery will bury me,

Or, how to include  my sister Joanne and my Brother Berry…

But, realistically,

Since I am about to be Blessed to turn 70, Inshallah,

How much farther away could The Jannah  be?  

© Bakeer 2014