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Poets and artists

Leaving

(live a fabulous life)
When its time to go,
make like the leaves.
Go out in style, all guns blazing.
Turn pomegranate, garnet, lollo rosso.
Think bronzer, highlights, San Tropez:
Catwalk colours,
this season’s must haves.
Draw crowds.
Judge the moment for your launch
Float,
flutter,
pirouette, Make a nuisance
only
when you hit the ground.
Gang up,
hide roots
bury drain covers.
Mix with low-life.
Mulch yourself.
Break bones.
Rick ankles.
Cause embarrassment
at the very least. Whatever you do,
make sure,
when you leave,
they remember you.