Combustion Reason

We’ve been drinking
Quite a bit of brandy
Lately. Jerry read an
Article about spontaneous human combustion.
(Some bodies radiate warmth)
There are a few good reasons for
Wanting
Spontaneous human combustion;
One of them is depression.

In one article a husband and wife
Were heavy brandy drinkers.
From clinging snifters we sip
Talking about spontaneous human combustion.
(Some bodies radiate heat)
Another reason for
Wanting
Spontaneous human combustion is
Philosophy.

Jerry has been researching
Spontaneous human combustion.
We test our flammability
Blowing out wooden matches.
(Some bodies radiate self-destruction)
The best reason for
Wanting
Spontaneous human combustion is
Monotony.


First published in Zip Slant Ø 1980.