Do not go gentle
into
that good morning.
 
Isn’t that supposed
to be good night?
 
But it’s morning.
 
And why not
go gentle
into
that good morning?
 
The day is coming.
And it has teeth.
Lamb to the slaughter.
That kind of thing.
 
So.
Be the wolf?
Not the lamb?
 
Just be ready.
Be on your toes.
 
I’m not a dancer.
 
It’s an expression.
But of course you know that.
You’re just being obstinate.
 
I’m listening to jazz.
I can’t be a wolf while
I’m listening to jazz.
 
See those gray clouds?
They’re a portend
of things to come.
 
But it’s warm.
And breezy.
I might just sit
outside
and watch the squirrels.
 
Don’t say
I didn’t
warn you.
 
Ok.
Listen.
Takuya Kuroda.
I’d rather go gentle
into
this
good morning.
 

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