THE MAN WHO PLANS TO LIVE FOREVER

Born with the Forever gene,
he has no fear of death.

He wakes up singing
and hums all day,

views the world
with wonder and awe,

counts each deep breath
one breath at a time.

He savors breakfast
one taste at a time,

strolls to work
one step at a time.

sleeps soundly,
one dream at a time.

He makes love at a snail’s pace,
one touch at a time,

bodies soar to the sound
of an ocean roar

drives in the slow lane
one foot on the ground

At home in his skin
he’s not going anywhere.
He’s already there.