If

If I’m mistaken
My breath be taken

If I’m surprised
Gouge out my eyes

If I’m a fool
My mouth will drool

If I’m lazy
My thoughts get hazy

If I’m pessimistic
Once more, I missed it

If I'm flaky
My legs get shaky

If I lack reason
Suspend me for a season

If I withdraw
I still know what I saw

If I’m on fire
You’ll know I’m a liar

If I turn blue
I didn’t bother to chew

If I get the gout
It’s because I’m acting out

If I get gangrene
You’ll know what I mean

If I want to lie down
Heavy weighs this frown

If I start to curl up
My time will soon be up

If asleep I fall
I am done with it all

If I turn to dust
I'm hoping for a gust

2/10/22