I’m not afraid of death
I’ve met him before
Greeted him in line
At the grocery store
He’s danced with me
Beneath the stars
Sat passenger in
Every one of my cars
He’s slept beside me
Held me so tight
Hearing me pray
To survive the night
He’s laughed at my jokes
Cackled in fact
When the crowd didn’t,
He always laughs back
I’m familiar with death
And with the unknown
He waits for the chance
To welcome me home