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I’ll take Cats and Roosters Please

When I lived up north
Though frenzied and busy
Life pushed your buttons
It could only make you dizzy
The decision I made was absolutely intentional
No one understood
For me it was so very unconventional
I know I was stressed
And about to implode
No one should ever carry that load
What could I do after so many years on “the hill”
I could go crazy or take some magic pill
So I took a year off for experimentation
Some times it was good
Oft times self flaggilation
But I grew some and played some
Tried to put my mind at rest
I had to do something
To make my last 50 the best
I prayed and I prayed
And like Quixote I did quest
Where did I end up
Well of course it’s Key West
So I replaced 24/7/365
With an island so quirky
Hey at least I’m alive
So from the northern climes I moved
At least I won’t freeze
What’s now on my menu
I’ll take cats and roosters please

Doug Heyman
Key West
April, 2005