I’m going to be an organ donor; I’ve signed my card today
What’s left will go to research, at the U of A
My family knows about this, I’ve told them several times
But I feel the need to detail it, all set out in rhymes
Take my eyes they will be useful, it’s amazing what they’ve seen
There’s beauty in this world, over fifty shades of green
My brain has power to reason, and I’m sure it’ll do just that
When issues are important, it can really chew the fat
My heart is strong and steady and kind as kind can be
Been broken once or twice, but now it’s filled with glee
My skin’s a little wrinkled and will protect you from the sun
Some have called it thick, but I’ve ignored them one by one
My ears have been selective, in what they chose to hear
Filtering most everything obnoxious, or messages of fear
But the pleasure they’ve created from the music in the air
Blues and rock and country, has saved me from despair
My hair is uncooperative and has gotten thin and gray
It’ll last another lifetime, if you comb it the right way
My teeth will keep you smiling, a million dollar grin
The money I put into them, seems like such a sin
My stomach’s been amazing; it has that gentle touch
Efficient and effective, not over hanging much
My blood is working overtime; I’ve donated many times
It carries all the good stuff, the plasma and enzymes
My legs will take you places you’ve never been before
You need to be prepared for what they’ve got in store
My arms are ready, willing and able, to carry out a task
And will hold someone so lovingly, whomever you may ask
My muscles always ready, when I put them through the test
Just put them on and let them go; they will know what’s best
My nose has been in trouble, be careful where it goes
Because how that trouble finds it, heaven only knows
My mouth will give you pleasure, it’s got a funny grin
At times it starts to work, before the mind kicks in
You can also take my ego, if you’ve got the guts
It’s been in and out of conflict and may just drive you nuts
So if you are a recipient, of the parts I mentioned here
I’ve given you fair warning and tried to make it clear
My body has worked well, and been so good to me
How it does for someone else, you’ll just have to wait and see.
Don Hamaliuk, St. Albert
