" All Is Well "

shot heard 'round the world
gun shots in the distance
it occured to me that
I would not hear the shot
or feel the lead
as it pierced my flesh
I wouldn't know
where it came from
it caught me entering
on the left side of my neck
in a split second I dropped
to the ground
and stood up safe and sound
in the next time and place
they were right
the shot heard 'round the world
would end your life quietly
all is well