after living it seems 

for a limited time

the body’s skin is Grumbacher

Flesh oil-colored and pliable

to a degree which is

enough to get started.

the director prepares by using

the tried and proved method

which includes

tubes and plenty of liquids.

it’s cold inside which allows

for some discomfort but

all and all the process is routine

and begins without a hitch.

radio music is playing.

it’s the soft rock station.

it's Annette Funicello

crooning “Beach Party Tonight”.

something’s draining from the slab.

Neil Sedaka’s “Calendar Girl” bops in

where each month brings its own pedigree.

clever.

it’s late and the director is very sleepy.

Doris Day sings “Que Sera Sera”