The Afterlife
[from a phrase by John Burnside]
'The afterlife has been
discontinued'.
Management wishes
to apologize.
Management,
be it known,
has also been
discontinued.
On whose say-so?
Word has got around.
Virtual connection
will be restored
as soon as
conditions permit.
As if such a promise
can be entertained.
Apocalypse?
it's been costed -
permanent deferral
seems advisable.
Redemption coupons -
withdrawn -
no longer
be redeemable.
You are not
connected.
Incorrect
password.
On whose say-so?
The system has spoken.
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