What Comes Next

When wishing fails
as it surely will,
speak up.
When the tongue fails,
listen well.
When the ears fail,
work up a sweat.
When the feet fail,
clean house.
When the mop fails,
sing.
When the music fails,
cook a meal.
When the flame fails,
love someone.
When the heart fails,
build a nest.
When sleep fails,
draw breath.
When breath fails. . .

Ah, right.
So easy to forget.

Breath
never fails.