THE LAST WISH OF A DYING MAN

He breathed like a flogged horse

Then his body went lifeless as we looked, helpless

We stood there, challenged

Should we call his wife?

Or the ambulance?

Suddenly, a boy came, speeding on an Okada

He stooped in front of us and gave us and envelop

It read: “If I die while still here,

Say the Lord’s Prayer and just leave me alone”.

We looked at each other

In utter bewilderment

And went our separate ways

Without saying a word.