Stiff Joking Allah

By David Caplan

Lift the skin from my bones, and chasten me with flaps of wire,

Cholera and maybe a small dose of AIDS. You cannot hurt me...

When will you realize? With bullets, gun or disdain...nothing,

I am forever. Simply put, I am you...Forever.

Maybe ignoring me can kill me though. Maybe liquor bottles empty about you.

Maybe eight balls up your nose, Nope. I still ring loud and clear...

There is no getting rid of me. Sorry. But donÕt try too hard. If you kill yourself,

then we shall be one with no escape for you. So be careful, savor your life,

and maybe get to know me before we are forced to be permanent roommates,

sharing the same skin you are trying to destroy.

Hi... my name is God... Or I AM, or You... Nice to meet you.

Wait... come back... donÕt run.

©2000DavidCaplan