Utopia seems a better choice than oblivion
unless there’s extra black pepper
or possibly mint. I know
many people believe in basil
and nirvana, but I am a fantasy man myself.

nothing says dragon like a bad mix
and a tall whisky straight up.

Perhaps oblivion comes in eleven flavors,
like heaven and hell and all the little rocky steps between
Maybe the impossibility of Utopia strikes a boring note
unless you add bacon or fry it up.

nothing says delicious like bacon
and a quick hot hard deep frying

Whatever the case, I won’t pick either – society
or the soul – I accept that there is no God in government
and no government in God.