Makropoulos

Makropoulos has not died ---
as you know, that's not in her M.O.
Life has demanded that she live it,

So,  like everyone else, I was stunned to learn
of Robin Williams' sad passing.
Ironic, shocking, tragic, but

My mind's a mess.
Words, 50 + years of distractions, a well-
practiced self-flagellation.

It's been a long time since my fingers tapped the keyboard, hoping to share a thought or two with the digital world.  This does not necessarily mean that the woman who claims to live forever suddenly died.  No chance.
One wonders how long a blog can sustain its original intent. I notice many of my friends from a year ago are either gone totally, or, like I, have lost the ability to maintain regular postings.  I can't speak for them, but for me, I must say the inspiration...