First Gong Vol. 8: Thrust FIRST GONG 8 THRUST | Page 197

Take a while, take your time
think a little, you don't want your memory to feel betrayed.
You lived a life worth mentioning.
Don't let shame deceive you, it's jealous.
Please don't forget the aim,
don't be carried away,
avoid the rumbles in your head.
Tales of the first time you met Amina,
how you admired Ada
or how you beat up Obi all because of Aisha.
Or that you stole meat once, twice or even uncountable number of times.
Let it all go, offer them all up.
Now you are ready.
With everything in place, you are good to go.
Allow yourself to drift quietly and slowly into it.
Silently drift into slumber until you are sure you can't return.
Remain there, don’t move,
don't force yourself out, it would hurt if you try.
Don't forget you gave all already.
He smiled as he consciously exhaled his last breath.
And then, he died conscious.
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