Michael Patrick King has been writing poetry and fiction for more than forty years and performing as an actor and singer for more than thirty. Born in rural eastern San Diego County, he feels equally out-of-place in any setting. While he harbors no death wishes, he eagerly looks forward to going to Heaven where, he says, 'I will at long last be home.'
I know you're in pain
But pain is a blessing
'Cause it doesn't hurt when you're dead
I don't know for certain, okay
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What is a conscience
If not a companion
Who whispers into your ear
Unfettered syllables
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Dust in the water
Pour'd on feet of clay
Cracks on the vessels
That have borne away
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