Diet Coke

They say it mummifies you from the inside out

It’s a scary thought

That’s why I don’t drink

But that’s now

And I bet I’ll fall for it someday

I’m prone to alcoholism, being a writer and all

Just like you

But you’re more virtuous than most I know

And it is Magnificent

And a sin that some people despise you

My dad worries I’ll turn out like you

But I hope nothing more

You are one of the most effervescent people I know

And your beliefs mean so much to you that others are prone to listen

You’ve suffered abuse as I’m beginning to sink into

But you rose from it and became as brilliant as you are

There is such virtuous passion surrounding your spirit

They say it mummifies you from the inside out

But at least then, your body will match your soul’s immortality