We Laugh A While Longer

We Laugh A While Longer

"There are moments that cry out to be fulfilled.  Like, telling someone you love them. Or giving your money away, all of it."  - Mary Oliver - Moments

“Well, you can’t take it with you!”

That’s what my mother says.

“Might as well enjoy it

While I still can.

And when I’m gone

You can just roll me up

In one of my quilts 

And leave me by the curb.”

I laugh at the idea,

Not because it’s nonsensical,

But because that’s my mother to a T

Pragmatic and practical.

And I can’t say that I blame her,

Might as well get

While the getting’s good,

Because you certainly can’t

Once you’re gone.

Money is like time - 

You shouldn’t waste,

What you can spend.

So we laugh a while longer.

Words: ©2019LCR

Image: CCO

Submitted to: Real Toads - Poetry begins with a lump in the throat...