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Reply to My Eulogy
Michael Penny
I appreciate the chance to reply;
after all, I am responsible
for this event.
I should thank the sponsors–
Mortality and Survivorship–
the firm we all work for.
I did live, work, and die
as set out and I understand
why you left things out.
I followed those interests
and you say I was so busy
but I did waste time.
I am sorry I did this
to my family; I miss them
but I had no choice.
I’m not authorized
to give you the answers
and the other profound stuff
that I could go on with
but all you need to know
is that I am going on.
All in all it was a fine summary
and I would like to add more
but I am short of breath.
Thank you for your attention.
Michael Penny
I appreciate the chance to reply;
after all, I am responsible
for this event.
I should thank the sponsors–
Mortality and Survivorship–
the firm we all work for.
I did live, work, and die
as set out and I understand
why you left things out.
I followed those interests
and you say I was so busy
but I did waste time.
I am sorry I did this
to my family; I miss them
but I had no choice.
I’m not authorized
to give you the answers
and the other profound stuff
that I could go on with
but all you need to know
is that I am going on.
All in all it was a fine summary
and I would like to add more
but I am short of breath.
Thank you for your attention.