Play is the work of childhood. 
                        -- Jean Piaget

Expiring on grass is preferred. 
One might be there a long time. 
Though grass stains, the comfort 
factor cannot be overstated.

Keep eyes closed to prevent 
involuntary blinking. Full sun 
is troublesome, so plan ahead. 
Die in the shade.

When the medic arrives–Dr. Casey, 
Dr. Kildare–be generous. Give him
a chance to revive you, but remember, 
no one expects you to live.

Limbs should flop when shook.
You will still need sips of air in the afterlife. 
Survivors will cut you some slack on this. 
Just don’t be obvious.

In the end, dying means a funeral-- 
dandelions, clover, (pretend) tears.
Afterwards, Oreos, but only
for the living.