If the young girl dies with fear,
if the old woman dies with love's violet,
if the old man dies with the sting of regret,
if the child dies with the bride of surprise,
if the man executed dies with terror,
if the alcoholic drinks death's angry drink,
if the christian dies with sin,
if the prostitute dies laughing,
if the atheist dies alone,
if the buddhist dies empty,
if the dog dies in pain, crying,
if the cat dies in quiet sleep becoming of infinite value,
if the newborn dies in bliss,
How did you think you were going to die anyway?-
thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.