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. . . And, when that time comes, let my tombstone bear

an image of my Savior's cross, the symbol of Salvation

then. below it, inscribe this summary name, Starward

(the final form of the appellation)

over my mundane initials and surname, and the dates that present

my birth and death in the flesh (the human situation).

Regardless of what well-meaning others think should be preferred---

this poem declares my parting wish (the final one).
To the Lord, also, I make it a prayer

(and I pray forgiveness for the wrong I have done;

I know my prayer has been heard).

I write this poem with the express intent

that it bear the force of a last will and testament.

This is my final request of you, made with full consent 

composed in the form of my poetry:

signed, in good faith, irrevocably . . .

Starward, a saved, baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christian (in chrismation, Januarius)