People fear death,
but beyond death lies decay,
and one can rejoice in decay.
For to decay is
to be Santa handing out piles of gifts,
building blocks badly needed to make
stalks and sternums.
Becoming the dark, rich loam,
the color of coffee grounds,
from which shoots and leaves
sprout to chase the light.
Your gifts will keep giving
despite the people grieving
because you are a pile of
recyclables.
