so there you are, living your life . . .
doing that which is expected of you as a human
(un)fortunate enough to be born here, now
just in time to witness history
as it passes on by
and all of a sudden, an invitation emerges,
out of the clouds of confusion;
a message arrives
the phrase - bat’s chance in hell
rings a bell
but still, there it is, just waiting for you
the clarion call of opportunity
a scant and fleeting chance at seizing
something better than
the chances for a conventional life
as such is presented to you as an individual
stuck in this moment
wondering how you will survive
if i have any advice,
it’s this . . .
since you’ve been given the chance to live
you’ll have the privilege to know what it means
to die
and whatever foolishness you see
as possible
is worth
at least
a try