dying with your music still in you

it's said,

somewhat famously by

a long

departed

self-help guru, to not

die with

your music still in you.

but what

if your music is ugly?

what if it's

violent and racist, full

of misogynist

ranting.

hateful.

what if your song

is one of despair

and prejudice?

what then?

perhaps

stay quiet, put

the microphone down.