On a quickly 
spinning planet 

the biggest risk is 
doing nothing at all 

Jacob thought 
as he reflected on 

what he built 
what he wanted 

and what 
he had lost

estimating time left 
against his strength

he thought it best 
not to fight against 

gravity, opinion,
or law 

just as he was about 
to surrender to god

god came down from heaven 
just to slap his ignorant @ss