Why I Write
 
Pretty soon the mountains will wash into the sea,
say scientists and poets. Stars will wink
out one by one, such are the laws of physics.
 
I don’t know if you get my drift. It’s come
to me that nothing lasts for long, in this
universe, and I draw some conclusions –
 
mostly, that you and I should take our pants off.
There’s no point diddling around when we are mortal,
life’s too short. Go ahead and have some fun!

John Isbell

If you have any thoughts on this poem,  John Isbell would be pleased to hear them.